Do-It-Yourself – Tip
Posted by Becky on 08 Jul 2010 | Tagged as: Quinte, Re/Max Quinte, Trish Belford, real estate, tips
Trish Belford and her team at Re/Max Quinte strive to share tidbits of helpful and useful information to our buyers and sellers.
The do-it-yourself approach to home improvement has become very popular. This trend has also led to an increase in the number of accidents that occur around the house.
Do-it-yourself projects can be enjoyable and very rewarding but, you need to take project precautions to prevent injuries. Remember, whenever you’re planning a do-it-yourself project, always keep in mind that safety comes first!
Today’s tip is to PROTECT YOUR BACK…
- When you need to move heavy items, don’t do so merely by picking them up. Use the tools the pros use, such as a wheelbarrow or dolly.
- When you do lift – lift properly. Keep your back straight and your legs bent whenever lifting anything; whether its lightweight or heavy. Don’t twist or bend from the waist – use your legs to turn and bend your knees.
- When carrying materials or supplies do so in a way that’s least harmful to your back. Usually this means keeping materials waist high and centered between your legs.
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