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Home Improvements DIY or Hire a Pro Whether you want to save money with a do it yourself approach or save time by hiring a professional use this guide to help you decide When To Do it Yourself You re Willing to Research The Project Isn t Complex Before you start take the time to research the project If you want to paint your cabinets for example watch tutorial videos read about paint options or ask a store associate for advice Simple projects are the best ones to tackle yourself If you understand the directions and are confident you can execute them doing it yourself can save you a significant amount of money You Have the Time Consider the free time you have to complete the task If you re busy with work and other obligations you risk rushing through the project and making costly mistakes When To Hire a Pro There s a Risk of Serious Damage You Don t Have the Necessary Tools Your Project Could Require a Permit Avoid DIY jobs that could cause serious damage to yourself or your home Examples include a plumbing leak inside a wall that DIYers often get into projects and realize they forgot to budget for the cost of buying or renting tools to complete the task A pro Some renovation jobs require a permit so make sure to find out the local rules on what you can and can t do causes water damage or faulty electric work that overloads a circuit or causes a fire on the other hand already has quality tools to get the job done 2 022 Buffini Company All Rights Reserved Used by Permission RMMK MARCH S

Home Improvements Reducing the Cost Ways to Save Set a Budget Buy it Yourself Wait for a Sale One of the biggest mistakes you can make when renovating is not setting a budget By having a budget in place before you start you ll be less likely to spend more than you intended If you can t save money through DIY you can try the BIY buyit yourself approach instead By purchasing all the necessary products and then hiring a pro to install them you can save up to 20 in costs 1 If you re not under a strict time constraint wait until a big holiday sale to get the materials you need instead of buying on a typical weekend SOURCES 1 HouseLogic com