At the top of this year, 90% of homeowners made plans to renovate their homes. The other 10 are not without plans further down the road.
If you’re in the larger percent, you have must decide if finessing DIY renovations work best you. Or, if you should call on the pros.
Renovating a home raises its value by enriching the aesthetics on the outside and inside. In most cases, homeowners create more space inside the home, which adds comfort.
And, renovations bring the home into the 21st century.
If you’re making an effort to decide whether to DIY or call a professional, read this. Here’s how to decide which option is best for you and your home.
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DIY Renovations Give You a Sense of Pride
Part of being a homeowner is enjoying the fruits of your labor. And if there’s ever a decision that needs making, you own the right to make it yourself.
That sentiment comes into focus when deciding on renovations to your home.
You know the hard work that went to purchasing the home, so you’re emotionally attached it. Every inch of the home matters to you. DIYing the renovations give you a sense of pride.
You’ll take pleasure in updating and modernizing each nook or wide space.
Small projects like repainting the interior or installing baseboards don’t require much know-how. Without professional effort, you can take on fixing outlets and replacing ceiling lights and fixtures.
If you make your way into the bathroom, upgrading the toilet is also an amateur adventure.
Other DIYables include:
- Installing a garden
- Building a patio or gazebo
- Upgrading kitchen cabinets
- Stairwell work
- Adding a playground in the backyard
These projects require nothing more than following directions.
Muscle Work
Depending on the type of work your home requires, performing the renovations yourself might not work. The updates and labor may fall outside your scope of expertise.
When this happens, you need to call a pro.
Unless you’re a construction worker, you might not have a clue on how to repave a driveway. And, let’s face it. Mounting your phone up to watch a youtube tutorial while you give it a whirl, isn’t surefire.
Other updates like building an addition or reinstalling drainpipes require professionalism. Not to mention the electrical work that comes into focus.
And, if you can’t see yourself siding your entire house or replacing the windows or roof, make the call. Standing on a ladder gets dangerous. You could cause external damage to your house if you don’t know what you’re doing.
If you’re ever unsure about your skill level, don’t take the risk. Your renovations could turn into a construction job that costs you thousands. Renos by Trademark is a great place to start for professional renovation ideas.
DIY vs. The Pros
DIY renovations are fun in theory. Every homeowner surveys their home and thinks up ways to improve it.
But when improvements lean outside of following simple instructions, you need a pro. Do what you can and call on a professional to do the rest.
Want to learn more about how to update your home? Check out the rest of our blog for more information on how to beautify your living space.
