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Oh, commonly-held belief that bank holidays are a good time for DIY, how I hate thee!
Sure, bank holidays are a great time for DIY. Inside. Or at low volume. Or late in the day. Or just in any way not angle-grinding housebricks directly opposite my open window at 9am. Grr =S