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Planning a renovation? Ensure it's done safely by reading through the following renovation safety tips.
Home renovations are all the craze at the moment, from updating the living room to giving your house a full on makeover. But renovations don't come cheap, and sometimes we can be tempted to take shortcuts to save a few dollars that, in the long run, can cost us a lot more.
The following home renovation safety tips will hopefully help you to steer clear of pitfalls and prevent endangering your home and family.
Use appropriate safety gear for DIY work
Whether that's goggles, a respirator face mask or just a decent pair of gloves - ensure that you have the right safety gear before you start work. I can say from personal experience that a metal shaving in your eye isn't very pleasant!
Make sure that whatever gear you get is comfortable and fits well. The less you have to worry about your gear, the more chance you'll be wearing it when you need protection.
Protect your back!
Another one that we should all know but few of us really act on. Remember to practice safe lifting techniques and if you'll be doing a lot of lifting then invest in braces and other lifting aids to reduce the strain on your back and joints.
Always have someone around to help out if you need it
An extra pair of hands and an extra pair of eyes can prevent all sorts of accidents during a renovation. Make sure you never start anything on your own - the last thing you want is for something to go wrong while you're alone with no one to help.
Respect your equipment
Chainsaws, ladders, drills, etc - they might seem like every day pieces of equipment for a regular DIYer, but each can cause serious harm if they're not treated with respect.
Never set a ladder up in a dangerous position or climb onto the top two rungs. Don't use a chainsaw without appropriate protective gear and make sure you have a clear space around you - the last thing you want is for your son or daughter to run up to you and accidently get cut by the blade because you didn't realise they were there.
On that note, keep your tools away from the kids as well. Children love helping out on home renovation projects, but don't realise just how dangerous dad's chainsaw or mum's drill can be.
Leave Electricity and Gas to the professionals
There are some things in your home that you should never mess with. Even a job that seems simple, like replacing a stove top, should still be performed by a professional.
The reason for this is simple - they're licensed to perform the work and, if something goes wrong, they're covered by insurance and the works will be under warranty.
Should you attempt to do the work yourself without the right certifications you'll be placing yourself, your family and your home at risk.
Before hiring anyone to do electrical, plumbing or gas work in your home ensure they have the appropriate licenses and public liability insurance. Alternatively, post your job with Service Central and our certification system will ensure that only certified tradespeople quote on your job.
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