Being responsible for your home renovations is quite a challenge. If you are sure that you are up to the task then the first thing you need to is ensure that you have the appropriate equipment at your disposal.
Glasses. The first thing you need to look at is protecting your eyes. A pair of safety glasses are the best way to do this. The safety glasses you will want will depend on the work you will be carrying out as there are a number of different styles available. If the work you will be doing involves using a grinder or cutting tiles, you should have a pair that wraps around the sides of your ears so that small pieces don't jump up and get in your eye.
Ear Plugs. If you plan on using loud equipment, you will definitely need to get yourself a pair of ear plugs. The soft foam type are usually fine. You should be able to get a pair from your local pharmacy or DIY shop.
Dust mask or Respirator. These aren't the most attractive of DIY attire but they are certainly necessary when it comes to protecting your lungs so you would certainly be well advised to wear them. There are varying qualities and which one you will need are dictated by the work you are doing. If it's just demolition or basic construction, a paper mask will do just fine as all you will need to do is keep out dust. For other kinds of work, a proper respirator will be needed. Your local DIY shop can offer you advice as to your needs if you let them know what you will be doing.
Proper clothes. When you are renovating, one of your main concerns should be which clothes can help to protect you the most, not what looks good on you. Avoid tops with long sleeves as they can get tangled with power tools or be left with glue or paint on them. Wear shoes with thick soles, especially if there are screws or nails around.
Glasses. The first thing you need to look at is protecting your eyes. A pair of safety glasses are the best way to do this. The safety glasses you will want will depend on the work you will be carrying out as there are a number of different styles available. If the work you will be doing involves using a grinder or cutting tiles, you should have a pair that wraps around the sides of your ears so that small pieces don't jump up and get in your eye.
Ear Plugs. If you plan on using loud equipment, you will definitely need to get yourself a pair of ear plugs. The soft foam type are usually fine. You should be able to get a pair from your local pharmacy or DIY shop.
Dust mask or Respirator. These aren't the most attractive of DIY attire but they are certainly necessary when it comes to protecting your lungs so you would certainly be well advised to wear them. There are varying qualities and which one you will need are dictated by the work you are doing. If it's just demolition or basic construction, a paper mask will do just fine as all you will need to do is keep out dust. For other kinds of work, a proper respirator will be needed. Your local DIY shop can offer you advice as to your needs if you let them know what you will be doing.
Proper clothes. When you are renovating, one of your main concerns should be which clothes can help to protect you the most, not what looks good on you. Avoid tops with long sleeves as they can get tangled with power tools or be left with glue or paint on them. Wear shoes with thick soles, especially if there are screws or nails around.
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