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All Home Improvement DIYers Should Follow These 6 Safety Practices

February 10, 2020 by Jarred

If you are one of those people who belong to the do-it-yourself brigade, we totally get it! Home renovations alone can take up a significant amount of your budget, and although DIY-ing things around the house can help the bank, it can pose safety hazards and harms anytime. Here is a short and quick safety guide on how you can stay safeguarded whilst enjoying your favorite home projects.

1. Read the Instructions

I repeat, loud and clear. Just because you’re a pro around the house doesn’t mean you shouldn’t read the instruction manual given before starting the renovation project. Many such unforeseen accidents and harms can be avoided if you spend a few minutes reading the instructions and watching the tutorial video before assembling dangerous equipment.

2. Dress the Part

So we aren’t here to give you fashion advice, but hear us out. When indulging in at home projects, try following a non-negotiable safety dress code. This means a pair of sturdy rubber gloves, long pants, full sleeves shirts and even a head gear, especially if you are working near a dangerous site. Your eyes and ears are the most sensitive parts of your body, and you should aim to protect them at all cost. Look into investing in a pair of safety goggles too if you are working out and about in the dust or near sharp objects. Consider adding a pair of ear mufflers for added acoustic protection.

3. Prepare a Safety Kit

It’s said that prevention is better than cure. In the event of a major accident, it is absolutely crucial to have a first aid safety kit within reach to address to the wounds as early as possible before any major medical intervention. It doesn’t have to be fancy, but a few bandages, surgical gauze, disinfectants and burn ointment should be standardized and available in every home.

4. Observe Ladder Safety

Ladder safety is imperative especially if you are working from 1 or 2 story heights. A fall from such heights can yield disastrous results. We recommend planting your ladder firmly and securing it to the ground or nearby poles before attempting to climb one. It is also advised to never climb a ladder unless 2 people are standing near the ladder, firmly mounting it in place.

It is wise to not attempt to do roofing yourself. Things like fixing your roof or adding solar panels to your house should be done by professionals. If you want to learn more about solar panels, check out the experts at https://sunly.ca/.

5. Watch Out For Old, Faulty Tools

Now I know you are running on a budget, but do give a good inspection to your safety tools before attempting to operate them. Under no circumstances should you be trying to operate damaged and worn out dangerous equipment.

6. At Last, Know Your Limits

We know you are on a serious budget cringe, but some things should be left for the experts to handle. Remember that some hazardous electrical installations and serious renovations are out of the scope of an amateur, so try to steer clear of such situations.

When you’re done with remodel or renovation, get one of those trash removal companies to haul away junk and debris.

There are dozens of junk removal companies, so view their websites and reviews first before making a decision.

Conclusion

So here you are folks! Surely these tips will be able to protect you from any uneventful injuries while you stick to your home renovations!

 

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