Archive for April, 2011

Used Equipment Q&A

Can I use an all-purpose steam sterilizer for my tattoo equipment?
NO… Please tell me you individual tattoo yourself! Source(s): 11 tattoos, 11 piercings, COMMON SENSE No, but you can use a pressure cooker for stovetop home use. They sell stainless steel baskets that fit right down inside them a short time ago right. You must use distilled water in…

Can I use an eletronic equipment that runs at 240v contained by a 220v outlet? Thanks!?
Yes Yes you can. 220 is standard now but even when it was 240, it be never really 240! You won’t have any problems. Yes, no problem. If you are looking to run your equipment in Europe its worth remebering that all of Europe…

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DIY Home Repairs: Do It Safely, Do It Right

Every year, at least 200, 000 British people end up in the hospital because of DIY-related accidents. If you want to make home repairs yourself, how can you avoid injury?

The most important thing is to use common sense. Never attempt home repairs without being 100% sure of what you are doing. Accidents can occur from using the wrong tool, doing a job wrong, or trying to do a two-person job by yourself. You especially should be careful if your proposed repair requires you to work with gas or electricity. These volatile substances can cause explosions or fires, as well as fatally poisoning or shocking you.

Many people attempt home repairs out of a sense of pride or obligation. Men especially may fall into this type of thinking. Some men think their masculinity itself is at stake if they cannot perform a needed home repair. Women sometimes pressure their husbands or boyfriends to repair items in the home because they also mistakenly think that it’s a man’s job to do this. Similarly, some women may attempt to perform repairs themselves out of rebellion against this attitude.

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