18 things not to say while DIYing

It’s tempting to think you’ll work your way through a project even if you don’t know all of the steps from the get-go. But one mistake along the way can lead to a bigger cost.

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Any repair project or assembly task can get undone when a screw or a bolt remains after something is thought to be completed. Try labelling everything when you have a complicated task.

Painting mistakes are no fun. It’s already a laborious task and a small flick of the wrist the wrong way can ruin it. Avoid painting pains by seeing how to paint perfectly and how to paint more precisely.

Nobody wants to hear something is coming in over budget but keep in mind any construction project typically budgets from cost over-runs. Just make sure you keep home improvement projects affordable.

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Always Dial Before You Dig by calling 1100 (in Australia). You might think you know what lies below the ground but you must make sure before shoving a shovel into the ground. You never know what you could hit.

Sure, most of the time you will probably be fine. But do you really want to be caught out when that stray metal or wood shaving or dust particle gets into your eye and causes severe irritation, or worse, irreparable damage?

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Anytime new furniture is purchased or a move is made, make sure to measure the dimensions of the piece of furniture to see if it will fit through the door and in the desired space.

You might think you’re a precision painter but you never know what will come rumbling through a room while you’re painting. Ensure no mess on your floor or elsewhere with a dropsheet.

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Source: Family Handyman