The Big Question: Do It Yourself or Hire a Professional?

Regardless of how well you maintain your home and how careful you are, things will break or wear out. Unfortunately, it goes with home ownership. When something needs to be repaired or replaced in your home, how do you decide whether you should try to do the work yourself or call a professional in that field?

One of the first things to consider is if you have the tools to accomplish the job. As mentioned in a previous blog, every homeowner should have a minimum set of tools. See https://www.peteraklein.com/blog/what-tools-should-a-homeowner-own.