With Australians effectively housebound, many have turned to home renovations projects to keep themselves occupied.

Whether it’s a broken door hinge, faulty smoke alarm or weedy garden, many would-be handymen are looking to tick some chores off their list.

“There is certainly demand now for the things that are helping keep the home clean and safe — that is the way that I would categorise it,” Bunnings chief executive Michael Schneider told The Australian.

“Things that keep your home clean and safe are certainly what customers are looking for, and more broadly than that, my sense is that there has probably been an increased focus on the home because customers have a little bit more time they are spending there at the moment than perhaps they otherwise would,” Schneider said.

Bunnings has been consistently busy since coronavirus first hit, initially with face masks and hand sanitiser, followed by seedlings and plants, and now, home DIY supplies.

“What is happening is that we have more people than ever working from home and less people travelling, major events cancelled, so people have got more time and a desire to probably be home more than out.”

Bunnings will stay open during the lockdown period and will be employing additional precautionary measures to keep its customers and staff safe.