Home improvement projects add value to a home and improve the lifestyle of those living in it. Whether it leads to lounging in a luxurious bathroom suite or enjoying Mother Nature on a backyard patio the pleasures of home renovation projects are varied and many. The decision for homeowners is how to get those projects done.
There are a number of variables to consider when deciding whether to do the project yourself or hire a professional: Skill level, finances and free time are just a few.
But unless you do renovation for a living, there are some projects that its better to leave to the professionals.
Putting On An Addition — Hire A Pro
Whether it’s a man cave, craft room or a kids playroom nearly everyone dreams of a little more space, a place to unwind. Unless your day job includes “construction” somewhere in the company name, adding an extra room is a complicated endeavor best left to the professionals.
Remodeling a Bathroom — Hire a Pro
Water and electricity don’t mix, at least they don’t play nice with one another and you don’t want to be anywhere near them when the two get together. And you find both in the bathroom. If you’re building a new bathroom or completely gutting and an old one, hire someone who has the expertise and the skill to keep your family and home safe.
Putting in a new sink or refinishing a bathtub can be relatively simple do-it-yourself projects that nearly any homeowner can hand with the right amount of time and patience.
Installing a Deck or Patio — Do It Yourself
No backyard paradise is truly complete without a deck or patio — nothing compares to an afternoon sitting underneath a huge umbrella with burgers and hot dogs cooking on the grill. Decks and patios require time and patience, but they’re not particularly difficult to install (depending on how complicated you want the project to be).
If you’re planning an intricate design — maybe a family portrait in colored pavers — or a two-tiered deck with built-in gas lines for your grill, you might want a little help, but if you’re looking for a basic, unencumbered design, you’re safe to do the work yourself.
There are plenty of DIY books and websites that offer step-by-step instructions.
Adding a Fireplace — Hire a Pro
Sitting in front of a cozy fireplace, the wood crackling while the snow flies outside has become such a cliché, there’s actually a television channel that shows a video of a fireplace around the holidays every year. While it lacks the charm of the real thing, the television is far safer than the real thing. Fire destroys more than 350,000 homes killing more than 2,000 people and doing nearly $6 billion in damage every year — though certainly not all of those mishaps stem from fireplace accidents.
Adding a fireplace and chimney to your home is a complicated endeavor that can be dangerous if not done right. Between the masonry work, heavy construction and possible electric rewiring this is a job for an expert.
Wine Cellar — Do It Yourself
Pour a glass of wine at the wrong temperature and wine snobs will look down their noses and snort derisively, annoyed with your pedestrian understanding of the fermented grape. If you’re not willing to kick these folks to the curb, then consider building your own wine cellar.
Your basement might already be the right temperature (or close to it). Most of the project is relatively uncomplicated carpentry work. If you’re building a large wine cellar that requires refrigeration, you might want to get some assistance with that portion of the project.
Don’t Forget The Dumpster!
No matter what project you plan or whether you hire a professional or tackle it yourself, you’re likely to produce a fair amount of scrap. Order a Bin There Dump That bin to deposit the drywall, wood, bricks, bent nails and shattered glass (and egos), cement, plastic, paper, metal, ceramic, PVC piping, and the list goes on. To find the nearest franchiser operator and get your bin delivered in time for your next home renovation project, visit our website.
