Safe Keeping Always store ladders in a covered, ventilated area, protected from the weather and away from too much dampness or heat. Ladders can fall if stored vertically, so take particular care. If possible, secure the top (with a bracket, for instance). Never hang a ladder vertically from a rung. Don”t store a ladder in […]
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Rungs to success Falls are the most common cause of accidents at home. Ladders need to be used with caution and handled carefully. Do not struggle with an extension ladder on your own. Get help. Remember the leaning ladder rule: position the foot of the ladder one measure out for every four measures in height.
Introduction Hiring tools is an economic option to buying equipment we might use only once. There certainly is plenty of choice these days but what happens if you have never used a floor sander or a commercial paint stripper before? The hire shop should explain to you how to use the equipment. If it does
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Practical Matters Around half a million people are injured and 50 killed in their gardens each year. Heads, hands and feet are most at risk. Give a thought for safety when tending your pride and joy. Pay attention when using equipment, especially if it is electrical. Ensure cables run behind equipment, never cut towards a
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Don’t be a DIY disaster Following the advice given here will help you avoid serious accidents but even the most careful worker can suffer injury. In case you need First Aid, here is a reminder of some basic First Aid help. KEEP CALM You will be of little help if you are panicking. Assess the
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Introduction PRACTISE SAFE GARDENING BY FOLLOWING THESE RULES, AND YOU CAN MAKE YOUR GARDEN A HAZARD-FREE ZONE. A garden should be a fun and safe place for the whole family. However it can also be full of unexpected dangers – around half a million people were injured in their gardens last year, and one person
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Introduction Relaxing in the garden during the long hazy days of summer is something we all enjoy. However, a source of danger lurks menacingly close by in many gardens, threatening the whole family. To the unsuspecting, it is all too easy to catch a finger on unprotected gardening equipment or trip over a rake or
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Replacing a tile Use a pointed tool to scrape out the grout surrounding the damaged tile. Starting at the centre of the tile use a hammer and chisel to chip out the tile slowly and carefully. By taking care and working slowly, the surrounding tiles should remain securely fixed. Once removed, scrape out the old
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Introduction When papering a length including a rose, always turn the electricity supply off at the mains. Position the length of paper in a similar way to any other length. Feel for the rose through the paper. From the centre of the rose, make a small hole with the scissors followed by diagonal / star-like
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Method A more flexible filler is required when sealing two different materials such as plaster and wood. An ordinary interior filler will lead to the gap re-opening, as it cannot tolerate any kind of movement. A frame sealant, applied with an applicator gun will seal and resist further cracking. The sealant needs to touch both
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