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Vent: Just read the actual data on how many people get hurt doing basic home repairs
Found a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Over 200,000 ER visits last year were from ladder falls alone. Makes you think twice before just climbing up there to clean the gutters, right? Anyone else seen stats that made them stop and reconsider a normal chore?
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kelly.nora6mo ago
I always thought power tool injuries were mostly pros being careless. Then I saw the ER numbers for table saws and miter saws in DIY hands. I rent a lot more tools now instead of buying cheap ones.
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mason336mo ago
Smart move, @kelly.nora, renting is the way to go.
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vera_murphy6mo ago
My neighbor's husband lost two fingers on a cheap table saw last year. The hospital told him they see those injuries every single weekend. I agree with @mason33 that renting is smart, but I'd add that taking a safety class matters just as much as the tool's quality. A lot of rental places offer quick lessons, and that knowledge is what really keeps you safe.
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