Tackle one project at a time
using caution and knowledge

THERE ARE so many home im-
provement tasks you want to do
around your home, it seems
overwhelming.

Part of you would just Sike to
buy a new house and avoid all
that work, but if you're an
average Canadian, that’s just not
a practical option.

So what do you do? Try tackl-
ing one project at a time. Not

everything has to be done before
summer arrives.

If there are a fot of little pro-
jects and a few big ones, do the
little ones first.

You'll feel a sense of ac-
complishment after each one is
completed, and as your list of
chores gets smaller, you may ac-
tually look forward to the next on
the fist.

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Before attempting any im-
provement project — big or
small — it’s important to know
what you're doing.

Don't just guess or say, °*1'll
figure it out as § go along."" Al-
though it's an ambitious attitude,
it’s one that can result in disaster.

People end up spending exorbi-
tant amounts of time and money
because they don’t have the skills
or the know-how to properly do
the job they set out to do.

The savvy do-it-yourselfer is
the one who knows when to hire a
professional to do the job.

Sometimes it's the best alter-
native. You'll save time, aggrava-
tion, and possibly a lot of money.

Just be sure the person you hire
is reputable in his or her field.
Word of mouth is one of the best
ways to find this out.

Ask a few neighbors who
recently had work done on their
homes. Not only will they advise
you on who to hire, but they'll
probably tell you who to avoid,
too.

Safety is probably the most im-
portant consideration of home
improvement projects.

Make sure directions are read,
ladders are secure, hands are
steady and proper attire is worn.

Masks, goggles and gloves
should be at the top of your
checklist, especially when dealing
with chemicals like stains and
varnishes.

Breathing in toxins could not
only make you dizzy, but could
have damaging effects on your
liver and kidneys.

If toddlers are around, keep all
lids closed and sharp objects out
of the way. You can’t curb a
child’s curiosity, so it’s best not to
even spark it.

Your home is your castle, no
matter how big or small, so when
re-doing or improving, caution
and knowledge can help you make
your palace fit for royalty.

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