Replacing Windows and Exterior Doors
Poorly installed doors and windows causeair leaksand end up costing you a lot of green on your heating bills. If you're not sure what you're doing, hire a pro who can get it right the first time. You'll rest easier knowing that your house is sealed up tight and you're not letting money trickle out through the cracks.
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Making It Concrete
Cracked, uneven concrete walkways and steps aren’t just unsightly, they can be treacherous too. And if someone trips and falls on your property, that DIY concrete may come with an expensive lawsuit. Paving jobs anddriveway repairscan be tricky, so let the guys with the heavy equipment take care of them.
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Plumbing the Depths
There’s a reason plumbers charge top dollar. Plumbing is skilled work that needs to be done right the first time to avoid expensive leaks later. Go ahead and replace your sink's faucet handle or fix thetoilet flapper, but hire a reputable pro for more complicated repairs.
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Tearing Down a Wall
当您观看家庭改造表演时，演示工作可能会很有趣，但尚未开始摇摆该大锤。在现实生活中，有线，煤气管线和管道背后的管道 - 并且一个错误的举动可以变成昂贵的，持久的一步。即使你确定你不处理一个承载墙, call a contractor to check it out and leave the demolition work to the pros.
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Taking Down a Tree
不要犯Chainsaw大屠杀。除非我们谈论一个树苗，否则取下一个tree是需要特殊设备和大量经验的危险工作。支付比支付医院的账单总是更好。
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修复屋顶
Don’t clamber up to the top of your house and start swinging a nail gun around if you don't know what you're doing. Professional roofers havesafety equipmentand training that you probably don’t have—and they'll do the job properly so your new roof will last for decades.
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挂式干墙
Yes, you can do it yourself—but keep in mind that drywall installed by unskilled hands often ends up withbumps, cracks, and visible tape lines。天花板甚至更严厉的管理不规范ialized tools and a competent assistant. Spring for quality work now, and you'll cash in when you sell.
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Adding a Gas Range
It’s a no-brainer: Blowing up your house (or yourself) is no way tosave money。But evidently it has to be said, because there are always some overly ambitious homeowners who end up calling in the gas company or fire department when their DIY goes awry. Stay on the safe side, and never take on DIY jobs that involve gas lines.
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Refinishing a Bathtub
Seriously messy, unbearably stinky work in acramped space? Leave it to the pros who get paid to do it. Also, a DIY coating is much more likely to chip—and then you’ll have to spend extra cash hiring a pro for a do-over.
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Working with Wiring
Obviously, you don't want to play with fire—and improper wiring can lead to just that. An amateur with some basic knowledge canreplace a light fixtureor add a dimmer switch, but leave the bigger jobs to an electrician.
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Time To Ask for Help
Sometimes it's worth it to call the pros.
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