Some years ago I was a bold do-it-yourselfer when it
came to home repairs. I thought going online, reading stuff, and watching
videos would be enough for me to handle everything myself. I learned an important mantra that it’s best
to leave the expert stuff to the experts. In my attempts to save some cash, I
landed up with greater expenses and more headaches.
The following jobs are best handled by professionals
and you’d be better off paying rather for than doing yourself:
Plumbing repairs
It’s a well-known
fact that water will find its way out through the smallest crack. A tiny leak
can cause damage to the tune of thousands of dollars if it's not attended to in
time. It’s ok to change a faucet or shower head if you’re knowledgeable about
it. But you can land up into lots of trouble if you attempt major modifications
to your plumbing system -something like extension of hot water lines or sewer
pipes re-routing.
While plumbing jobs
aren’t as dangerous as electric ones, plumbing issues can quickly get out of
hand and then you’re in for a wet and expensive future.
Electrical repairs
Anything to do with
electricity requires a very cautious approach. If you’re not sure about what
you’re doing, wires can prove incredibly hazardous.
As with plumbing,
you might manage minor electrical repairs such as installing a fan or replacing
a light switch - so long as you’re careful that the power is off before you begin.
Replacing or extending circuits can be dangerous work. When repairs go beyond
simple fixtures, it makes good sense to get a professional electrician in.
Remember: A single error can
cause your entire house to catch fire and shocks can result in serious injuries
and even death.
Asbestos removal
Asbestos has
insulating properties, is electricity and heat resistant and provides a good
acoustic barrier. Because of this, it was used on a large
scale in the past and you’ll find a lot of it in older constructions. Later,
its use was banned in many fields after it was found toxic.
Often special teams
are hired to rid properties of toxic asbestos insulation. It is possible to
perform a do-it-yourself asbestos removal, but definitely not recommended. Other
than toxicity dangers, there are certain laws governing asbestos removal
because it’s likely to detrimentally affect people in the close vicinity. So think
twice or thrice before doing it yourself.
Roofing repairs
The main reason that roof repairing on your own is
not advisable is because there’s a good chance of falling off. Though repairing
a couple of roof shingles isn't the world’s toughest job, the procedure of
going up, getting down, and carrying tools with you can prove potentially
dangerous. This work is also extremely tiring and more mistakes happen when
you’re tired. A simple slip can take you right over the edge.
If you have a roof low enough to be repaired using a
ladder, it can still be dangerous. Try to have someone around so that if
something goes wrong, help is at hand. Apart from the danger aspect, experience is required
to get roofing work just right. If you’re trying to do a job that’s beyond your
capability, you might land up with a leaky roof and related water damage expenses.
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