Tools required :- Small spade / shovel, spot board, bucket, bricklaying trowel, finger (pointing) trowel, a piece of metal or rubber tube 20 - 25mm dia, lump hammer, bolster chisel, soft hand brush, power hand grinder, extension lead, ladder or scaffold tower. Safety tips :- Take care when working at height, especially on ladders, if possible only use a hand grinder at height working from a scaffold tower, wear a face mask that covers both your mouth and nose, wear safety goggles. Use an extension lead fitted with an RCCD plug top, (see - Safe DIY practice). Over a period of time, … [Read more...]
SAFE DIY PRACTICE
When starting any DIY project safety has to be your first consideration. The work area should be kept as clean and tidy as possible, anything from tools left lying around to building materials, paint etc can create an unnecessary hazard not only to yourself but to other adults, children and pets. Lots of cleaning products, solvents, paints and adhesives etc, can give off harmful vapours and may be corrosive enough to burn skin. With these and similar products you should, as the saying goes, ALWAYS READ THE LABEL, the instructions usually include :- use in a well ventilated area, use eye … [Read more...]
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