First time home decorators often calculate the cost of materials, but safety is actually the most important concern. An expensive ride to emergency room will completely blow your budget – or worse. Our list of safety tips will protect you and your budget.
1) Pay Attention
Watch children, pets and your surroundings. Being aware is half the battle.
2) Don’t be a chemist
Mixing chemicals is for chemists so please leave it to them.
3) Research!!
Youtube is a great tool. There are videos that can help you figure out the best way to approach each project and can show you what to expect.
4) Brace yourself.
A slip and fall can lead to serious injury so keep your area free from clutter. Be sure to brace yourself if you feel yourself falling from a ladder or step stool. It is recommended to always work with a buddy who can keep a steady hand on the ladder while you are working.
5) Protect yourself.
Eye protection is an absolute must for any DIY project. harsh chemicals are in a lot of materials and protecting your eyes is important.
6) Know when to call for help.
If you are working on a project and find yourself frustrated or confused it is best to stop immediately and hire a professionlal to get it done before you end up causing more issues that can lead to expensive repairs.
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