Remodeling Misconception #2: Doing It Yourself Saves Money. (Hanover)

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Misconception #2: Doing It Yourself Saves Money.

Not Always! Sometimes the "weekend warrior" can undertake small projects like painting, hanging wallpaper, routine repairs, etc. But beware of undertaking larger, more complicated projects. What starts out as an attempt to save money can turn into a costly folly. All too often the job is botched and it costs more to have a professional come in and fix what's been done.

According to an article in the Baltimore Sun, less than 20% of these do-it-yourself jobs work out, mostly due to a lack of experience on the part of the homeowner. If you want to be assured your project will turn out the way you want it, call a qualified professional.

Here are some tips one when you should call in a professional:

1. If the job had plumbing or electrical (if you aren't experienced it is risky and potentially dangerous to take this on yourself)

2. When you don't have the experience required.
Even though there are lots of books and online videos a certain amount of experience is required to do remodeling properly & safely.

3. Time Constraints - Neither you nor your spouse wants to be living in upheaval longer than necessary. And even when working with a professional it can take longer than you initially anticipate, and we aren't trying to do it nights and weekends for you.

4. You don't have the right tools.
We find people often spend too much money in tools they'll never use (or don't know how to use) to get started doing it on their own. Its safer and easier to hire a professional.

So be realistic when choosing to do a project on your own and when you are comparing Remodeling Professionals make sure you are comparing similar companies, a professional company will look and feel much different to you then a fly-by-night "guy in truck" and although a much lower price might look attractive on paper consider what you are really getting and who you are allowing into your home.

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