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]]> General http://www.diydevoteesltd.com/blog/index.php?itemid=207 Wed, 9 May 2012 19:46:53 -0500 http://www.diydevoteesltd.com/blog/index.php?itemid=206 Read more: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/h2repairconcretebloc#ixzz1oPvh0r5P

]]> General http://www.diydevoteesltd.com/blog/index.php?itemid=206 Thu, 3 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.diydevoteesltd.com/blog/index.php?itemid=205 In an illuminating article in Essence (October 2011, p. 12) it was reported “On average 500 people are injured while using a tool at home every week and there are around 470 ladder injuries every month”.
Moreover, lawnmowers are dangerous – 86 NZers are injured each week by them; and as for gardening, “last year over 9,000 people were injured from a fall while gardening”. By all accounts, you don’t need to fall very far to hurt yourself as most injuries are sustained in falls from 2-3 metres.

]]> General http://www.diydevoteesltd.com/blog/index.php?itemid=205 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.diydevoteesltd.com/blog/index.php?itemid=204 2. Keep your tools in good condition. If you have tools with broken handles, fix them or replace them. You’re twice as likely to be injured using a hand tool than when using a power tool.
3. Know your capabilities, especially with power tools. If you don’t own the appropriate tools, hire them or there’s no shame in getting a professional to do it for you.
4. Be tidy – with your tools and your work space.
5. Read the instructions! (Ideally, before you begin a task…..)
For more information on safety tips, contact Sarah Lodge on 03 313 6136 or visit www.sitesafe.org.nz or www.acc.co.nz
]]> General http://www.diydevoteesltd.com/blog/index.php?itemid=204 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.diydevoteesltd.com/blog/index.php?itemid=203 http://www.alexfultondesign.co.nz.blogs/interiordesign
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Restricted building work is residential design and construction that requires a building consent from your local council. All restrictive building work must be carried out or supervised by an appropriately licensed building practitioner. You can check if your chosen suppliers are licensed building practitioners by visiting www.dbh.govt.nz/lbp
]]> General http://www.diydevoteesltd.com/blog/index.php?itemid=202 Thu, 5 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.diydevoteesltd.com/blog/index.php?itemid=201 http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-use-a-paint-roller.seriesId-244244.html
I always use an extension pole and a roller when painting walls and tend to move the roller straight up and down, particularly so for the final coat. Extension poles are easy to use and aren’t as labour intensive as hand-holding a roller and making shorter paint strokes on the wall.
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]]> General http://www.diydevoteesltd.com/blog/index.php?itemid=200 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.diydevoteesltd.com/blog/index.php?itemid=199 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmm02R7FSYM&feature=related
The professionals always make it look easy. If only….
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