Costly Mistakes in DIY Home Improvement
Saber prides itself in providing exceptional 'WOW' Customer Service and seeks to redefine the home contracting industry. DIY is trending throughout the country and homeowners are trying to save money by completing simple and complex home projects themselves. Though success is common among simple DIY projects, homeowners are encouraged to think twice about not contacting a professional before taking on larger or more dangerous projects. Below are just a few DIY mistakes homeowners have made, only to succeed in making their projects increase in price, scope, and headache.
#1 THE ACCIDENTAL SKYLIGHT
A couple was looking to remodel and repair much of their home, starting with a leaky roof. In order to save money and time, the husband decided to fix it himself. Once he got to the roof, he thought that skipping the step of removing the old shingles would take less time. He decided to simply add a second layer of shingles on top of the shingled roof. Upon retrieving the first heavy box of shingles, he thumped them down on the roof. Before he could even descend the ladder for the next box, he heard a crashing sound. The box had fallen through the roof into the house. The dismayed homeowner found that the wood beneath the roof had been rotten through. Needless to say, the family only accomplished one home project that year: replacing the entire roof.
#2 BUTTERFINGERS
For one man, the scraggly old stump in his front yard had been nothing but an eyesore for years. He got a few quotes from landscapers and other contractors, growing frustrated with the few hundred dollars he was going to have to spend. At the end of the week, he decided to remove the stump himself. He proceeded to dig a huge hole around the tree and commence hacking away at the stump and roots with an ax. After a few minutes, the ax struck the stump at an odd angle and swung out of the homeowner's sweaty hands. Helplessly, he watched the ax crash through the family's large picture window. After finally removing the stump, he scheduled a glass contractor to come out and replace the window. Ironically, the bill he received was exactly the same amount as his stump removal quote.
#3 DRIFTING AWAY
A homeowner wanted to save some cash by replacing his kitchen faucet himself. When the job was completed he treated himself to a large meal out with all of the money he had saved. Upon returning home he found the first floor of his home covered in an inch of water! Upon completing the faucet job, the homeowner had failed to tighten a compression fitting at the supply valve underneath his sink. Over the following few months, he had to have his wood kitchen floors re-sanded and finished and all of the carpets replaced in other rooms. He now has the sense to hire a professional for home projects, no matter how simple it seems.
As funny as these true stories seem, the headaches and hassle that came with them no one should have to deal with. A reputable contractor will be worth every great online rating and review as well as their costs. Paying for professionalism and skill is worth it.
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