Five Common Mistakes Diyers Make With Home Repairs

A major part of the American mentality is wanting to get things accomplished on one's own

. And while a fierce independent streak can be incredibly helpful in a number of ways, sometimes it's not the best method for accomplishing something. Whether it's ending up with burst pipes and a world of flooding or simply being halfway through a project in the house and then realizing that one is in way over one's head, the idea of DIYing is great but sometimes not realistic. For certain tasks, a professional is definitely needed. And for those others where something can be accomplished on one's own, it's still important to be realistic and cautious before going and tearing up a considerable segment of a living space.

For those who are going to handle home repairs on their own, here are five of the most common mistakes that are made, and ways to avoid falling victim to the same trouble. While it might not seem like a lot, these tips and words of wisdom really do go a long way towards a stress-free process.

#1 - Not messing with anything that involves plumbing or electricity. These are the two biggest red flags with any kind of sprucing up, and can cause a world of costly damage in mere seconds, not to mention injury. Don't get involved with projects that involve either if there isn't an entire history of experience and practice in place.

#2 - Paying close attention to advice from professionals. If someone says that handling something in a household is going to cost more or be difficult because of the age of a living space, don't ignore these words of wisdom. Those who are professionals have the title for a reason, and there's no use in pretending to know better.

#3 - Being realistic about whether or not doing it oneself will actually be less expensive. Sure, it seems obvious that avoiding a contractor or someone to help out for the day might cost less money. But if something is foreign, then there might actually be more cash spent. Whether it's purchasing the wrong tools or not measuring the wood properly and needing to buy it twice, home repairs that one chooses to do on one's own aren't always less expensive.

#4 - Sticking to what one knows. For those who are talented at painting, it makes sense to paint the entire interior of a living space. For others who are adept at putting up shelving or making other home repairs, these are the types of decisions that make sense. But for anyone who has no experience with fixing windows or handling more labor intensive aspects of fixing up a living space, it's equally important to be able to admit that it's just not a good idea. It saves a lot of time and avoids potentially dangerous situations, especially when electricity is involved.

#5 - Asking for help if something goes wrong. There's nothing that's not noble about being involved in some home repair project and then realizing that it's just not going to work out how one originally thought. While it might seem stupid to be partially done with a project and then to ask for professional help, it certainly beats actually finishing things, only to find out that they require some serious fixing. So be able to be aware of when things aren't going as planned, and don't hesitate to change the plan immediately.

by: Adam Hampton

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