Should you be planning a home renovation project anytime soon, you need to put safety at the top of your list of priorities. After all, no matter what dreams you have for your home, they are not worth risking your health or wellbeing over.
With safety in mind then, here are a few rules that are worth adhering to. You (and your family) will then have the opportunity to enjoy the makeover with life and limbs intact!
FOUR ESSENTIAL HOME RENOVATION SAFETY RULES FOR DIY
Rule #1: Don’t Do What You Cannot Do
Your skills at changing a lightbulb might be second to none. And your attention to detail with a paintbrush could be astonishingly good. But do you know how to plumb in the relevant fixtures when embarking on a bathroom or a kitchen makeover? Do you know how to knock down a wall without causing the rest of your house to tumble down on top of you? Do you know the first thing about electrical wiring? One of the biggest renovation mistakes is to take on tasks you aren’t qualified or experienced to handle, so for the safety of yourself and everybody living in your home, hand over the more complicated jobs to the professionals.
Rule #2: Suit Up!
Your fashionable tendencies need to stop when you’re renovating your home. You need to cover yourself from head to toe with the relevant safety gear, including protective gloves, long-sleeved tops, and hardened shoes, as you might only be the victim of an injury should you burn your hands on the chemicals you are using or break a toe if you drop a brick on it. You should also wear a face mask, especially when using spray paints and other toxic substances, and earplugs are a necessity if you’re using loud equipment. Oh, and don’t forget to protect your eyes with goggles too, especially when spraying or drilling. Sure, you might not win any modeling competitions in your gear, but you wouldn’t win any anyway if you caused yourself a terrible injury.
Rule #3: Keep The Kids Out
Children are curious little people, and they might be only too willing to lend a hand. However, we don’t need to tell you about the consequences of them mishandling a tool or putting their hands where they really shouldn’t. And with a room that could be filled with dust and various toxic substances, their health will be at risk if they enter without a face mask. So, our advice is this. Keep the kids out! Give them a list child-centric safety tips, and be sure to follow them when you finally get underway with your project.
Rule #4: Tidy Up!
At the end of each day, be sure to tidy up after yourself. Put your tools away, clean up any loose materials, and vacuum up the dust and debris. Hire a dumpster from a junk hauling service too, and pay them to take away anything that could potentially cause a hazard after your project has completed. With a tidier and hazard-free home, your family has a chance to get through the home renovation unscathed, and you will all have the opportunity to enjoy the fruit of your labor.
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THE TAKEAWAY: TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN YOU ARE DIY-ING HOME RENOVATIONS
Home renovation projects can be hazardous, at times. If you are uncertain of whether a particular action is safe, then pause a moment to further consider your next step. Educate all your family members on the rules, too!
She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificates in Natural Health and Herbology from accredited programs. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.
Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."
Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.
Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
