6 DIY Projects You Should Leave to a Professional

There are six home improvement projects that you’re better off not trying to do yourself. Instead, you should leave these to the professionals.

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We all like to watch HGTV, but when it comes to DIY projects, there are some that you should leave to a professional.

Here are six would-be DIY projects that, while they do add value to your home, you’re probably better off hiring an expert for:

1. Installing molding. It’s very difficult to install molding around a room and get the corners mitered exactly the way they should be.

2. Refinishing floors. Pulling your carpet up and refinishing the floor can be a complicated process.

3. Any electrical work. You may not need an electrician’s license to work on your home’s electrical system on your own, but doing so can be dangerous.

While these projects do add value to your home, you’re better off letting an expert handle them.

4. Tiling your kitchen or bathroom. New tiling looks beautiful, but installing it requires the help of a seasoned professional.

5. Roofing. Like doing any electrical work, you can get hurt making repairs to your roof.

6. Anything that requires a permit. Any project that requires a permit probably doesn’t qualify as something you can do yourself. On a related note, anytime you prepare for a home improvement project, you need to check if you need to pull a permit for it. This is important for when it’s time to sell your home.

If you’d like a list of home improvements that will add value to your home that you can do yourself, send me an email and I’d be happy to provide you with one.

As always, if you have any other questions or real estate needs, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I look forward to hearing from you.