Oh, I can do that home improvement project. Think again ...
With all of the DIY shows on tv many homeowners are gaining confidence to do their own home improvements. While some projects are fine to tackle other are not.
Here are some things you should save for the professionals.
Plumbing Unless you?re fixing a drain or unclogging toilet, there aren?t a lot of plumbing projects you should DIY. Messing with the plumbing can lead to expensive mistakes. A sudden pipe burst can fill your home with water in minutes. Plumbing that?s not properly tested can leak and pool, causing water damage and an even worse problem, with possible several health consequences ? mold.
Decks seem like something people can do on their own and a great project to get underway on the weekend. But decks have collapsed and it comes from not having that experience how to properly attach the deck to the house. The problem with decks is that they can and do collapse, and cause major injury and damage.
Electrical There are so many electrical codes you have to follow when installing your own electric. Improperly installed electric can cause fires at any point, putting everyone in the home and the home itself at risk. You?re even at risk during installation, when a major shock could seriously hurt you.
Demolition An often asked question is, How much can I save if I do the demolition myself? They see people on TV running sledgehammers through drywall and it all seems fun. Unfortunately too many things go wrong during demolition and more often than not, they?re hugely costly to repair.
One homeowner was ripping out cabinets when he broke off the water shutoff valve, blasting water out of the pipes. By the time the homeowner got to the basement to turn off the water, his basement and first floor was flooded with water.
Hopefully this information will help guide you with your home improvement projects.? If you have a question MEGA Home Improvement is just a phone call away. 847.658.8989
Source: http://megapros.com/archives/1351
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