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DIY or Go Pro: Should You Handle Your Home Renovation or Hire It Out?

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Home renovations can seem like a daunting thing to do. It could be time-consuming or even cost a lot of money. So before you decide what kind of renovations you want to be done on your home, there are some things that are important to consider. 

This article offers tips, advice, and information on which projects you can DIY and which ones require professional help. We’ll also talk about which projects will provide the best return on investment. 

Should You Hire Out the Work or DIY?

Asking yourself if you should hire out the work or do it yourself can be a difficult decision to make. There are some things that will help you decide which renovations you want to do on your own and which ones would be better left to the professionals.

Whether you are doing the work yourself or hiring out the job, it is always a smart idea to complete a thorough inspection and evaluation of your home before starting any renovations. This way, you can identify potential problems with your home that might not be immediately obvious.

Cheap DIY Ideas

For inexpensive repairs, consider smart kitchen updates and painting the house.

A fresh coat of paint can make your house look new. Start by painting the inside of your home with a neutral paint color. If you’re selling your house, you want to appeal to potential buyers. Painting can take some practice, but this is definitely a job that you can DIY. Check out a couple of YouTube videos and hit the nearest Home Depot for a paint supplies kit.

In the kitchen, simple updates like faucets and cabinet hardware can really change the look of the entire room for less than a few hundred dollars. Get rid of that gold-colored or dingy old faucet. Change them to a stainless steel finish with a nice pull-out faucet head feature, and you’ll change the whole feel of the room. You can also replace your cabinet door and drawer hardware. Update your knobs and handles to something modern. Pieces like these can be bought for as little as $5 each.

Bigger Projects for the Pros

Major projects like a bathroom remodel and full kitchen renovation require hiring out the work. In these cases, it will save you time to leave the job to a professional construction team rather than taking on the project yourself. In the end, jobs like these are all about having a picture-perfect end result that meets code.

Here are some important updates that we recommend a pro to complete:

  • Updating flooring
  • Adding a tile backsplash
  • Tiling your shower space
  • Updated windows
  • New roof
  • Finishing a basement
  • New or updated fencing
  • Removing dead trees

Hiring out the work will be worth it—you’ll have a sharp house that looks like new. More importantly, it will be up to code with all proper permits. You’ll be able to sell your house for more and you won’t face any potential problems caused by doing the projects yourself.

DIY and Hiring Out Are Both Great Ways to Increase ROI

When deciding what renovation projects to complete and whether to hire out the work, consider what type of budget you have, what type of changes you are looking for, how skilled you are at completing the project yourself, and whether or not you want to spend the time doing it. You may also want to estimate your savings. It’s always a good idea to compare costs and weigh the pros and cons before deciding on a certain plan.

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