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3 Home Improvement Jobs to Never Tackle Yourself

4/21/2017

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As great as it is to own a home in Conyers, there will always be the drawback of having to worry about maintenance and repair. Usually, small jobs can be handled with a little time and elbow grease. However, some repairs should always be left to the pros. For some jobs, hiring a handyman is more cost-efficient; for others, trying to do it yourself can actually do more damage to your home. Here are 3 jobs you should
never try on your own, unless you are trained to do so:


1. Plumbing

Fixing a leaky sink or toilet is easy enough. But when your pipes are busted or otherwise need repairs, trying to fix it on your own can lead to disaster. You likely will have to tear out part of the wall, and any mistake you make with the plumbing itself could end up causing more problems in the long-run. Leave it to the professionals to take care of the major plumbing jobs.

2. Roofing

If you need to replace a shingle or two, you may be able to do so yourself. But if you need a new roof, or need a large section replaced, trying to do it yourself is expensive, time-consuming and dangerous. Moreover, if you have never replaced a roof before, there is almost a 100 percent chance you will make some kind of costly mistake, whether in the roofing process itself or when it comes to your personal safety.

3. Structural Changes

There are any number of home improvement shows that show homeowners taking a sledgehammer and knocking down a wall. What they often don’t show is that they are doing so under the careful eye of a pro. You should never attempt to make structural changes to your home by yourself. You could accidentally take down a load-bearing wall, mess up the wiring and plumbing or face any other number of issues.

Of course, any kind of home improvement job you aren’t comfortable doing on your own, such as carpeting, should be left to the pros. But these are the jobs that should never be undertaken by the average homeowner.
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If you are ready to become a homeowner, there are many beautiful homes for sale in Conyers. Contact the team at Dottie & Kate today to get started finding the perfect one for you!

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