How to Make DIY Home Repairs Safely
Text by Homesessive.com
When it comes to home maintenance and repairs, many homeowners opt for the DIY approach. Not only is it a fun way to get your hands dirty, but it can save money on the expenses of hiring a professional. However, many home DIY-ers neglect to fully prepare themselves for accomplishing the task at hand. This results in surprisingly common mistakes that could easily be avoided. So before you choose to DIY something in your own home, take a look at our list of common mistakes homeowners make and learn what you can do to prevent them from happening to you!
Electrical Repair
When it comes to DIY around the house, there's one area that should more often than not be left to the professionals-electrical repairs. According to Root Electric, anywhere from 4000-6000 people are injured each year from electric accidents with a high percentage coming from those performing DIY electric repair attempts.
Neglecting Safety Tips
A great deal of at home DIYers neglect useful and common safety tips during projects. For instance, wearing protective eye wear and dust masks are crucial to a person's safety while doing household repairs. Additionally, it's important to be extra careful and watchful no matter the size of the project you are doing.
Not Taking Out Required Permits
Another common mistake homeowners make when DIYing themselves is neglecting to take out the required permits. Not only is this not meeting legal standards, but not following certain procedures can be unsafe.
Starting a Job Unprepared
It's great to want to tackle a household task without calling in the professionals, but make sure you are fully prepared. A common mistake most homeowners make is not checking they have the necessary materials. Before you get in over your head on a project, double check your supply list.
Read the full list of tips on Homesessive.com.
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