Ten top tips for safer DIY🔨🏡

Ten top tips for safer DIY🔨🏡

BBQs, disappointing weather, and DIY. The holy trinity of a British Bank Holiday. And with an increase in searches for ‘DIY projects’ by +420%, it seems that nothing is about to change any time soon.

However, before jumping into any project and picking up a tool, it’s vital to make sure that safety is a top priority. Taking safety measures not only protects yourself and those around you but your home too.
To help, The Compensation Experts have teamed up with Thomas Goodman, construction expert at MyJobQuote.co.uk to provide top tips on how to stay safe when tackling DIY projects. To continue reading, please Click Here


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