In Australia, we are obsessed with Diy projects with an estimated 80% of all households owning sort form of home improvement equipment. Most home improvement disaster stories end with material damage and in many cases your home assurance policy will have coverage for these accidents.
But sometimes a Diy disaster can end with injury and even death. According to a study carried out by the Monash University accident research Centre, in Victoria alone 15 habitancy are killed and at least 2,000 are seriously injured annually carrying out Diy work. So what are the most base Diy disasters?
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Every year thousands of Australians are hospitalised because of ladder-related incidents. And statistically speaking, nasty falls from ladders inventory for more deaths than any other Diy accidents, so make sure that you use a ladder that is the precise length, use it in the way it was designed to be used and most importantly make sure that it is carport and well secured before you start to climb. If you are unsure, ask someone to hold it steady.
Spilling Paint
Be very truthful when painting your house because one misplaced step can result in Diy disaster. Your carpeting will take the brunt of the damage should you spill paint, unless it is covered with old sheets and blankets, but in many cases the paint can splash onto around furniture and walls.
In many cases, your carpeting will be covered under your contents insurance, but it is worthwhile to double-check your policy to see if you are covered before you start painting.
Drilling through a Water Pipe
Hitting a water pipe is one of the most base Diy disasters. The intuit being is that it is so easy to start hammering nails into walls to hang up mirrors, painting and shelves. Most habitancy don't give it a second thought, but they should because a burst water main can cause devastation to your walls and tiles.
If you are planning to hang a mirror or a shelve, buy a wire and pipe detector; it is an reasonable piece of equipment that could end up salvage you thousands.
If you drill through a water pipe, immediately call a plumber. Every second counts when water is flowing behind your walls.
Power Tools
Although falling from ladders inventory for the most Diy deaths, power tool accidents inventory for the most Diy hospital admissions. According to the Queensland Injury lookout Unit, one fifth of all Diy injuries in Queensland are caused by power tools, with the worst injuries resulting from galvanic saws, grinders, polishers and welders.
If you are planning to use a abrasive or a buzz saw, being honest about your level of expertise and if you rarely use these power tools, leave it to a professional. It is not worth losing a finger.
Diy disasters range from the humorous to the heart-breaking, but with these easy tips in hand you will be able to keep yourself and your property safe from damage.
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