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Don’t Try This At Home!

Have you ever watched a stunt or magic show when they flash up a message on the screen to ‘not try this at home?’ It’s because unless you are a trained professional in that area, you can cause yourself and others a lot of harm. The same thing can be said of doing home renovations and repairs if you are not trained to do them. That is why there are some that are best left to the professionals. Read on to find out what they are.

Electrical Work

So most folks know that electricity is dangerous. At best it can give you a nasty shock, as worst it can cause severe burns and even stop your heart. Yet, so many people still try and attempt jobs that require electrical expertise in their own home.

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This is a mistake, it’s just not worth it. Yes, it might seem like a tiny job to chance out a light fitting, and yes there are plenty of how-to videos you can look up on the internet. But it’s not really about how small or big the job is, it’s about safety. That is what professionals like Mr. Switch Electrical Services are trained and paid for.

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Remember even if you install the light fitting without incident you don’t know whether it is done to the correct standard. So it could easily become a fire or electrocution hazard at a later date. It’s this issue you have to consider before DYEing it!

Demolition Work

It safe to say that a lot of folks see demolition work as something that could not only be done themselves but can also be pretty fun. Who wouldn’t enjoy taking a hammer to a wall or fence and going for it? It’s certainly a great way of relieving stress.

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But demolition work is not without danger. First, there is the flying debris and dust that can get into your lungs if you don’t wear the right protective clothing. Then there is also the change that the building that you are demolishing might contain asbestos. This is massively dangerous as when disturbed, asbestos fibers can be breathed in. They have been scientifically linked to causing fatal lung disease and cancer. Something that you don’t want to expose yourself to your family too.

Then, of course, there is the structural issues that you may come across when you are not trained to do this job. Some walls are supporting structures, so knocking them down means the rest become unstable. Yes, taking a sledgehammer to the odd garden fence may be fine, but for any jobs bigger than this it bets to rely on the professional to help you out.

Furniture Building

It might seem quick, cheap, and appealing to knock up a desk for the new home office you have just installed. But making good quality furniture is something that folks train for years to do.

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That means it pretty unlikely that you will be able to replicate their skill and talent but just following a youtube video. So, if possible buy something that is ready-crafted. As this will be a better investment for the future.

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