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 »

Most of the time, you arrange for your family to move out of the house for major home repairs mainly for safety reasons. But in today’s economy, that might not always be possible so here’s some tips to help you out should an emergency arise without the contractor in the house. Read more »

Image source: www.brownstoner.com
Some say that our homes reflect our personality. But what about busy buddies who work almost all day and have no time to fix their houses? I don’t agree that it reflects who you really are but rather what kin of lifestyle you have. But still, we need to fix our homes to make it more inviting for visitors that we can invite them for dinner or parties.
The very thing about house makeover is that you must know what you want it to look like. The themes of houses range from cultural, foreign, modern and a whole lot more. It is up to you what you want and what relaxes you. After all, houses are decorated to give comfort to the owner. Read more »

by mheo soriano

4.) Observe safety measures.

Turn off the main switch of your power supply before you begin wiring. Keep your hands dry and if possible wear rubber gloves.

Never work in the dark, use a flashlight or any battery operated light.
Set aside anything that may cause distraction or loss in focus.
Be careful in tying the knots and soldering, remember you are dealing with electricity here one mistake may lead to life loss or fire.

Never leave a wire un-insulated, you can apply Electrical tape to the bare wires.
Once you are done double check everything, so that you can be sure that you did not leave out on anything.

Even though we have taught you DIY tips and Renovation ideas and such it’s always good to go back to the basics, which is a very good reminder to us all

Always Remember : SAFETY FIRST

• Glasses Probably the most important safety measure, glasses are especially crucial if you’re working with power tools; they come in a variety of styles, some with tinting for outdoor work.
• Gloves protect your hands from injuries such as cuts and blisters, as well as from harmful chemicals and solvents; they are available in a variety of styles and materials (latex, rubber, canvas, etc.).
• Masks guard against respiratory damage caused by airborne particles and harsh solutions such as insecticides and paints.
• Hearing protection is important even when mowing the lawn, as prolonged exposure to high decibel levels can cause permanent hearing damage.
• Full-face mask and hard hat are especially important when you’re performing tasks that could result in head injury, such as tree-trimming.
• First-Aid Kit always keep a first-aid kit handy. You’ll never know when accidents will happen even for the most prepared and most organized of us, accidents to tend to happen, be prepared.