3 easy repairs to make during the quarantine

COVID-19 has strongly impacted our lifestyle. Due to the high infection rate of Coronavirus, it is essential to comply with safety measures to avoid becoming infected with the disease.

Following the quarantine period will not only prevent you from getting sick, but it will also help to decrease the Coronavirus infection rate. But not everything is so bad; you can make the most of the current situation and take advantage of the time at home to make those simple repairs that your house needs so much.

Floors Repair

Repairing the floors in your house is a simple job that you can do behind closed doors. With the right tools and a little skill, you can do an excellent repair job. First, be sure to inspect every detail of the floors, so you can know which planks can be repaired and which need to be changed.

The next thing you should do is remove any plank that is severely damaged, you should have a few spare planks in your garage, if the planks are not damaged you can apply a bit of plaster to the cracks and let it dry, then paint with a little varnish to enhance the color of the wood.

Make sure to double-check the integrity of the planks; if you find traces of termite damage you may have a bigger problem than you think.

Electrical Wiring Repair

Electrical wiring is an essential component of your home, so it is necessary to give it special attention from time to time. Thanks to this you can avoid problems caused by short circuits or damage to the cables, keep in mind that rats love to bite electricity wires.

Turn off the power supply and wear rubber gloves to handle electrical wiring; when it comes to electricity precautions are never enough.

Check all the wires and make sure that none are damaged or bitten, even if the damage is minimal, this can cause a short circuit and seriously affect the rest of the wiring.

If there is any damaged section of the electrical wiring you have to change it, make sure to use a wire that supports the same voltage to avoid any short circuit caused by incompatibility.

Pipes & repairs

Quarantine is a perfect time to check it out on those annoying pipes in the bathroom and the kitchen. Water leaks can also cause great damage to walls and floors, so it is recommended to repair them as soon as possible.

If you have not detected the location of the leaks, do not shut off the water supply. Pipes must be thoroughly inspected, especially those in the bathroom which are most likely to be leaking water.

Once you have located them, use a little plastic adhesive and cover the cracks if they are not too big, strengthen the union of the pipes and make sure there are no more leaks.

By following these simple tips, you can take advantage of quarantine to make these repairs at home. HICH LTD reminds you of the importance of complying with security measures and avoiding leaving your home.

Remember that for us your well-being and that of your property is our priority.