Here some basic safety tips when renovating your house:

1. Wear protective gear. Things like protective safety goggles, work gloves and dust masks protect you from sustaining serious injuries and inhaling toxic chemicals from paint and the like.

2. When using any material that gives of dust and toxic fumes (like paint), make sure that the area is well ventilated, and if you are a smoker, DO NOT smoke in these areas.

3. Read the manuals of your tools to know their proper use. Read more »