1/ Q: How might I make decisions about #homerepair and #maintenance in the age of #SocialDistanacing?
A: Even if that leaky faucet or chipped paint wasn’t bothering you before, they might bother you now as you're more exposed to them. Here are some home repair guidelines:
A: Even if that leaky faucet or chipped paint wasn’t bothering you before, they might bother you now as you're more exposed to them. Here are some home repair guidelines:
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1) What happens if this waits? Some projects will cause damage to your home if not corrected. Projects addressing leaks or #safety issues should be handled promptly. Cosmetic things, especially in enclosed spaces, should probably wait.
1) What happens if this waits? Some projects will cause damage to your home if not corrected. Projects addressing leaks or #safety issues should be handled promptly. Cosmetic things, especially in enclosed spaces, should probably wait.
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2) Who is doing the work? Now may be a perfect time for #DIY home projects if you have the necessary skills. This probably isn’t a great time to “experiment” with high risk DIY projects involving things like plumbing or electronics...
2) Who is doing the work? Now may be a perfect time for #DIY home projects if you have the necessary skills. This probably isn’t a great time to “experiment” with high risk DIY projects involving things like plumbing or electronics...
4/ When hiring outside contractors, it’s important to know their qualifications for the job as well as their exposure to others: ask about the
👥 size of the crew,
🗓️ timeline of the job,
🔨 number of concurrent jobs with the same team, and
😷 capacity to wear masks at work.
👥 size of the crew,
🗓️ timeline of the job,
🔨 number of concurrent jobs with the same team, and
😷 capacity to wear masks at work.
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3) Will you be home during the job? If possible, it’s best to have as few people as possible in an enclosed space. Arrangements that maintain #SocialDistancing between all individuals in the setting are best.
Open windows and limit the length of close contact as best you can
3) Will you be home during the job? If possible, it’s best to have as few people as possible in an enclosed space. Arrangements that maintain #SocialDistancing between all individuals in the setting are best.
Open windows and limit the length of close contact as best you can
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4) What are the risks to the repair or maintenance team? While many are hurting for work, make sure to prioritize the safety of service teams: Stay out of the way, ensure access to masks and #handhygiene, delay work if household members become ill, and...
4) What are the risks to the repair or maintenance team? While many are hurting for work, make sure to prioritize the safety of service teams: Stay out of the way, ensure access to masks and #handhygiene, delay work if household members become ill, and...
7/ do not ask of others something you would be unwilling to encounter yourself. If you are able, tip generously!
This @nytimes article offers an interesting perspective on tele-home repair options: nytimes.com/2020/05/29/rea…
This @nytimes article offers an interesting perspective on tele-home repair options: nytimes.com/2020/05/29/rea…
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