Some people consider it simple to change the shower heater, paint walls, install shelves, nail pictures, change light bulbs, install clotheslines and so many other renovations that a home requires.
However, women encounter obstacles that are not always related to difficulty, but rather linked to trust and confidence in a professional who will serve them effectively.
It is no surprise that the female public has also been gaining autonomy when it comes to familiarizing themselves with tools that help with home repairs.
As another form of empowerment, they see it as an alternative to avoiding harassment in this situation. With self-sufficiency you save money and learn new tasks that are part of maintaining a home and, if necessary, in the workplace. So there are only advantages.
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Below, find out about some tips and services available to include in your daily life.
Have a basic toolbox
To carry out repairs at home, you need to have basic tools such as a hammer:
- insulating tape
- stylus
- screwdriver and Philips
- wrench
- pliers (universal and cutting)
- wrench
- the train
- drill
- drills
- screws
- bushings
- nails
- rubber unblocker
- ladder
- flashlight
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As the goal is to stay safe, there are basic points that need attention. One of them is about the electrical and hydraulic network, which must have the circuit breaker and register turned off, respectively.
Such measures prevent situations such as fires and knowing where the water and gas pipes are installed prevents leaks and high costs. When these aspects require more technical knowledge, they can also count on specialized and quality services that have stood out in the sector.
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Enterprises that serve and provide tips
After her own experience, when she received a gas delivery man with behavior and questions that she didn’t like, filmmaker Ana Luisa Monteiro decided to put her knowledge about domestic maintenance into practice by creating M’Ana – Mulher Fixa para Mulher. She started providing this service in São Paulo (SP) in the second half of 2015 and is already standing out with her fan page that provides tips, including how to fix a tap or shower and stop dripping water.
Women in Porto Alegre (RS) also find similar support with Marida de Aluguel, run by IT professional Karla Sajdak and which provides repairs to homes and businesses. Another venture in the sector is Praquemarido, which has among its professionals the architect Cristiane Sita and offers various residential and commercial renovation services through franchises in the main capitals of the country.
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Step-by-step home repairs in the comfort of your own home
Tutorials on the internet are another way to learn about home repairs and follow the “do it yourself” approach. See some channels aimed at this demand:
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– A Home Office brings different tips, including how to dilute paint and how to make a jewelry cabinet;
– Os Dusty also stand out with helpful guidance. Here you can watch the steps to reach a mosquito net, one of the options to protect yourself from mosquitoes, Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya;
– World of Electrical, as the name itself shows, focuses on issues such as installations and safety standards. Of the various videos, one of them teaches how to finish a QDC/electrical panel using plastic ties.
Other interesting tips related to home renovations can be found here.
Now all that’s left to do is get your hands on the tools and apply the home repairs independently.
