When it comes to tackling home improvement, there are plenty of projects that are ideal for homeowners to take on themselves. Some people may dislike having strangers in their home along with the expense it requires to hire contractors. However, there are some types of projects that do demand a professional touch. The following are home improvement projects that are not typically in the realm of the do-it-yourselfer. Unless you have particular skill, you’d best leave these projects to the contractors.

How to Choose the Best Home Projects for the Pros

Electrical Projects

Electrical work is something that is best left to certified electricians. Even though you might feel up to the challenge of swapping light fixtures, it’s a job for professionals. Of course, you should definitely call in the pros to handle any projects that require rewiring. When you want to add new electrical outlets or install a new ceiling fan, be sure to get in touch with your general contractor or a trained electrician. If you need electric work done before listing your home on the market, you can contact Geering and Colyer who can recommend professionals for the job.

Plumbing in Bathrooms and Kitchens

Water damage in your bathroom or kitchen can be insidious, so don’t attempt to tackle a plumbing job unless you happen to be a skilled plumber. Although unclogging a drain may be a DIY project, replacing pipes or fixing leaks is something you should call your plumber about. Additionally, if you are adding a new bathroom or renovating your kitchen, make sure you have a plumber who can oversee any of the plumbing tasks.

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Tree Removal

Although you might think that there’s nothing to chopping down a tree, you should absolutely hire a professional tree-trimming service to handle any large tree removal on your property. Even trimming should be done by the pros. If you were to suffer a mishap that allowed the tree to fall on your house or a neighbor’s home, you could be liable for damages. Be sure never to attempt this DIY project, even though you might be sorely tempted to.

Home Additions

If you need more space and want to add a new addition to your home, it’s best to contact a general contractor who can gather a team of specialists to handle the job. Tackling this as a DIY project could turn into a disaster. Think of a home addition as an investment in your home. It’s bound to add value to your property, but only if it’s achieved properly. While you may be able to add some elements yourself like panelling or even flooring, but leave the structural work to the pros for the sake of your investment and the safety of your home.

New Roof

Roofing is considered a major project, a capital project. You’ll likely have to obtain a permit when you decide to have your roof replaced. While you might feel compelled to install a roof yourself, it’s essential to hire certified roofers who are licensed to perform this work. In fact, your homeowner’s insurance isn’t likely to cover a roof that has not been installed by a certified professional.

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Installing Siding

If siding is not installed properly to your home, it can lead to damage. Moreover, the siding itself can be more easily damaged by storms or merely the seasonal changes of weather. When your home is properly sided, you’ll enjoy greater curb appeal. A poor siding job can actually detract from the value of your home.

Removing Walls

Within the walls of your home there could be pipes or wiring. Removing them could cause damage to these other aspects of your home. Moreover, if you mistakenly try to knock down a load-bearing wall, you could severely compromise the safety of your house. Contractors are highly skilled in this area and can have your home remodeled safely and efficiently.

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Pool Repairs

Pools, both in-ground and above-ground models, require specialized care. You can do ten times more damage trying to repair a pool with minimum damage. When your pool needs to be repaired for whatever reason, you should call your pool service for help. Your service technician can recommend the type of repair your pool needs and then achieve the fix.

Even if you enjoy doing projects yourself, you should definitely contact professionals for the jobs listed here. For the sake of safety, be sure to contact trained contractors and professionals to handle these jobs. In the end, you’ll be glad for their skill and efficient know how.

Nicole Preston is a private property investor and has worked on a number of renovations. She likes to share her tips and ideas on what repair jobs to outsource and other relevant topics. She is a regular online contributor for a number of DIY and home websites.

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Simple DIY Project: Cork Planters Craft Idea

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Things You Will Need

• Magnets
• Wine corks
• Hot glue gun
• Organic soil
• Teaspoon
• Toothpick
• Screwdriver
• Paring knife
• Miniature shoot-offs of your favorite plants
• Straw or eye dropper

Instructions

1. Use the screwdriver to punch a hole in the middle of each cork.
2. Place the paring knife in the holes and wiggle it around to carve out larger holes in the interior of each cork. Leave the bottom part intact. Use a little force as you may split the corks if you use too much. Your hole should go approximately halfway down each cork.
3. Use the hot glue gun to attach the magnets to the back of each cork. Try to use small magnets which aren’t visible from the front.
4. Put the soil in the corks using the teaspoon. Make small holes in the middle of the soil with the toothpick. This is where the plants’ roots will go.
5. Put the plants inside the corks and add soil to cover the roots. Make sure the roots are completely covered.
6. Hang your magnetic cork planters on the refrigerator or any other place of your choice.
7. Water them regularly with a straw or an eye dropper.

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Just like its title, this simple DIY project is super easy. The cork planters make amazing fridge magnets and will have everyone wondering how you made them. If you are a recycling enthusiast, you’ll love the fact that you don’t have to throw away your wine corks anymore. You can also give the planters as gifts. Make them for your loved ones who love plants and wine.

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Spring has finally arrived and I am really excited to decorate my home with fresh spring flowers. A bunch of sweet-smelling spring flowers is a great way to add color to your home. They also add an element of freshness and instantly do away with the winter blues. But what do you do once the fresh flowers start to wilt? I usually press them in my journal or books and use the pressed flowers for a variety of gorgeous DIY crafts.

Easy DIY Crafts: Pressed Flowers Inspired by Spring

Here are two easy DIYs with pressed flowers:

1. Pressed flower iphone case:

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You will need:

Pressed flowers

White iPhone case

Clear craft glue

Scissors

50/50 clear-casting epoxy resin

Craft stick

Directions:

Pressing flowers preserved the natural beauty and can be used to easily spruce up your old iPhone case. Lay your pressed flowers on a table and play around with different flower arrangements on the back of your iPhone case. Take a picture of the arrangement you like and then glue the flowers onto the iPhone case. Prepare the resin as per instructions on the packaging. Pour the resin onto the pressed flowers and gently spread it using a craft stick. Cover the entire back with the resin coating the pressed flowers. Let it dry for a couple of hours. Voila! You have a refreshing spring ready iPhone case with pressed flowers.

 2. Pressed rose petal tray:

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You will need:

Pressed rose petals

White tray

Craft glue

Epoxy Resin

Stirring stick

Directions:

Use a transparent glue to stick your pressed petals onto the tray. Epoxy resin will make the petals a little translucent so place the lighter colored petals under the darker ones. Add dried leaves, dried baby’s breadth etc. if you like. Mix the epoxy resin in a paper cup as per the instructions on the packing. Pour the epoxy resin onto the tray and use a stirring stick to coat the petals. Blow out any bubbles that form. Let the tray dry for a couple of days. Your pressed rose petal tray is food safe and gorgeous.

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You can make your own pressed flowers by placing them in a book. You do not need a flower press instead, sandwich the blooms in between sheets of paper so that they will absorb the moisture and will not spoil your book. Place the book with pressed flowers under a pile of other books to add weight. Wait for atleast seven days before taking them out for your DIY. Use pressed flowers to create gift tags, cards, bookmarks and a range of creative crafts.

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Happy DIY Saturday! Now that spring is here – we are all looking for ways to spend more time outside. Have you thought about building a porch swing?

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Today’s DIY Saturday will help you transform a chair into a porch swing! Watch a Craftsman video on building the ultimate porch swing from a recliner! Then get the step by step directions for repurposing a chair into a porch swing.

Video: How to Build the Ultimate Porch Swing

Link to Video – How to build the ultimate porch swing

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How to build a swing from a chair 

Swing into action by taking a chair and transforming it into an outdoor swing.  Now if your home is similar to mine you have a few chairs that are just sitting in the home and sort of taking up space.  Now you don’t want to lose them or get rid of them because they are special and have been with you for some time.  Well here is something that you can do that will be fun and you can still keep the chair.  Turn that chair into an outdoor swing, it can go on the porch or patio if you do not have those then a tree is fine too!

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Supplies

1. Rope or Chain
2. Chair
3. S-hooks
4. 4 Standard Eye Bolts (5/16 inch wide by 4 inches long)
5. Saw (electric preferred)
6. Drill (electric preferred)
7. File or Sandpaper
8. Measuring Tape
9. Permanent Marker
10. Paper
11. Pen or Pencil

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Directions

1. Purchase the rope (preferably for indoors and outdoors) or chains (preferably for outdoors) that you will be using to hold up the swing.  When constructing swings for children rope that is made with good griping substance such as polypropylene is usually recommended.  However, if you do decide to use a chain, try the galvanized 1/0 double loop.
2. With the chair that you have chosen, begin to remove the legs from beneath it using the saw.  There will be different blades for both wood and metal available.  What you want to do is get as close to the bottom of the chair as possible so you don’t have sharp stumps behind.
3. Now it is time to smooth the edges by filing or sandpaper what is left of the legs. And this would also be a good time for you to measure and write down the length and width or your chair, you will need them later on.
4. Using your permanent marker mark four spots for pilot holes in the four corners of the chair, making sure to leave about two inches between the marks and the edges of the chair.  The take the drill and drill the pilot holes.
5. Insert the eye bolts (5/16 inch wide by four inches long) into the pilot holes and secure them with a flat washer and nuts.  Next, place the S-hooks through the eye bolts, you have now converted a chair into a swing and the only thing left to do is hang it somewhere.

Location Directions

1. Porch Location- Start by drilling two pilot holes directly into the ceiling joist you want to hang it from.  Use your chair measurements to figure out the distance the holes need to be (it should be equal the length of the distance between the two front pilot holes in the chair).  Screw the heavy duty eye bolts (3/4 inch wide by four inches long into the pilot holes.
2. Tree Location- First make sure that the tree branch is alive and at least eight inches thick.  After the stability requirements are proven, drill two holes through the tree branch. Like with the porch location-use your chair measurements to calculate how far apart the holes need to be (this again should equal the length of the distance between the two front pilot holes in the chair).  Insert galvanized or stainless steel heavy duty eye bolts through the holes in the branch secure these with a flat washer and nuts.
3. If you are using chains, attach them to the front eye bolts in the chair and run them up through the eye bolts in either the ceiling or the branch, then bring them down and attach them to the back eye bolts in the chair.
4. Now if you are using rope, pass the rope through the eye bolts in either the ceiling or the branch and make sure the rope is even length on both sides, and pass it through the front and back eye bolts of the chair.
5. Tie the rope at all four eye bolts in the chair using a bowline knot. The bowline knot will not slip or untie when a load is placed on it and for more instructions/detail on how to tie this knot can be found at AnimatedKnots.com.

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Working a DIY project on weekends is definitely worthwhile. It doesn’t really matter how much efforts you exerted to complete each task. But what matters the most is the joy and fulfillment that it brings after completion. It’s always a different feeling to see something you did than the one you bought.

Any project, big or small, should be something to be proud of. However, DIY projects are not always finished as you desire. There are possibilities of wasted time and money for whatever reason.

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To prevent any undesirable output to happen, here are a few questions to consider before doing a weekend DIY project:

Do you have the right tools?

Needless to say, having the right tools for any project is important for safety and efficiency. There’s a great possibility of having trouble in the assembly. This will result into an unstable project or unwanted result. Also, improper tools can lead to accident and damage to parts or materials.

Do you have buffer funds for unforeseen expenses?

A lot of DIY projects don’t have the complete list of materials. More often than not, small items that are available at home are not in the list such as pins, markers, paper for patterns and the like. But not all homes have these readily available. The unexpected increase in the price of the materials especially when the demand is high can also affect your budget.

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Do you think the project is safe?

In anything you do, safety should be on top priority. You have to know your limitations and knowledge in doing each task. It will help if you can assess skills in handling the tools and following the procedure. Don’t hesitate to ask for an expert to assist and guide you, if you’re not sure about a certain task.

These are just some questions to consider before doing a weekend DIY project. Consider these questions seriously to avoid a setback.

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Most of us love to have furniture within our homes, offices, kid’s areas etc.  But have you ever received or purchased a dresser  that wasn’t exactly what you liked, such as a family heirloom?  You can either hide it, somehow get rid of it, or (personal favorite) remodel or revamp your dresser so that it fits the needs of you and your space?  If you opt for three then here are some steps to get you that dresser that you love having around in your home.

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Supplies

1)      Dresser

2)      Sander

3)      Dust mask

4)      Screw Driver

5)      Paint

6)      Paint Brush

7)      Spray Paint

8)      Block of Styrofoam

9)      Primer

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Instructions

1)      Take the dresser that you would like to transform and move it to an area that you don’t mind getting messy.  Then, you want to remove the drawers from the dresser.

2)       Next, put on the dust mask and take the sander and begin to sand the entire dresser getting all the way to the bare wood.  (This process shouldn’t take long.)

3)      Once the sanding is done, take the screw driver and unscrew the handles from the drawers.  And start painting the drawers that you previously removed, make sure to allow at least 2 hours between each coat.  You will probably use two coats of primer and three coats of the paint.  (This process will take some time) Also, paint the frame of the dresser.

4)      While the last coat of painting is drying, figure out what you would like to do for the handles.  If you want to keep the handles that were attached to the dresser and just wanted to change the color then get the Styrofoam block and press each handle onto different sides of the block.  Spray paint the handles and allow them to dry for 10 minutes then spray a second coat (two coats should be enough). If you would like to change out the handles completely and purchase more that is fine also just make sure that the handles that you purchase will fit the dresser (size wise).

5)      After everything that was painted has dried, re-screw the handles into the drawers and put the drawers back into the dresser.  There you have your new dresser! Try it out!

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Choosing power tools can seem like a daunting task. There are a bewildering variety of different tools available, each with its own specialised function, strengths and weaknesses. In fact, if you’re just buying a core set of power tools for doing some DIY work around the home, you’ll find that you can accomplish many tasks with a relatively simple group of four tools.

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Power drill

The first acquisition for your tool set should be a power drill. In fact, “drill” is something of a misnomer, since these versatile pieces of equipment can also drive screws and perform a number of other tasks. A cordless model is best, particularly if you intend to do any work outdoors.

When choosing a cordless power drill, there are a number of factors to consider. Cost is an obvious consideration, as is power. High-end cordless drills have 18v motors, capable of drilling through very tough surfaces. However, high-powered motors have some downsides. For one thing, they tend to be heavier, which can make long periods of use more difficult. Battery life is also an important thing to consider. If you need to use your drill for time-consuming jobs without recharging, you’ll need to make sure you have the battery life you need.

Circular saw

A circular saw is another useful tool for a wide variety of jobs, particularly in woodworking. As with drills, power is a major consideration when buying a circular saw. Powerful worm-drive saws can cut through almost anything, including wet wood and concrete. For lighter jobs, simpler sidewinder saws, where the motor sits alongside the blade, are perfectly adequate. Sidewinders also have the advantage of being smaller, lighter and less expensive than their worm-drive counterparts. Again, battery life is an important consideration. Corded models are a more realistic option for saws, since many users will be sawing only in a workshop or shed.

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Reciprocating Saw

Reciprocating saws are used for smaller, more precise tasks than circular saws, or for jobs where the item needing to be cut cannot be moved. Pipes The most popular brand of reciprocating saw is Sawzall, so much so that many people use the term to mean all reciprocating saws. Just as with drills, both cordless and corded varieties are available. A cordless reciprocating saw is probably not necessary unless you intend to do a lot of fine sawing outside the home, such as trimming branches.

Most DIY enthusiasts would agree on these three core power tools, but opinions might differ on other necessary tools. Some would advocate a rotary tool, used for very fine sawing or grinding. This type of tool is useful for fine metalwork or other types of cutting or engraving. For general use, though, a cordless handheld oscillating multi-tool is the best all-round item to round out your tool kit. These small devices fit a variety of different heads and can be used for sanding, removing grout or adhesive, and small metal grinding jobs.

With all power tools, ease of use is one of the most important factors. Never buy a power tool without first holding it in your hand to get a feel for its weight and grip. Prolonged work with an uncomfortable tool produces bad results and can be very painful into the bargain. Whether you’re buying a saw, a drill or a multi-tool, the most important factor is how well the tool fits you.

So we presented three essential power tools that every DIY enthusiast should have. Have we missed any essential power tools out? Let us know in the comments section.

 This is a guest post on behalf of HSS who offer power tools as well as other essential DIY products for hire.

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So you’ve decided that you’re finally ready to gut your outdated and non-functional kitchen and replace it with the gleaming, modern temple of culinary delights that you’ve been dreaming of in a renovated kitchen. Or perhaps you’re ready to remove the peeling, bordello wallpaper and ruby red tile from the distasteful master bathroom designed by the previous owners. Maybe you want to add a covered deck in the backyard to extend your usable square footage with an open-air, outdoor lounge. Whatever has got you looking for a contractor, there are a few things you need to know before you hire the first guy that gives you a good price. And one thing that few people consider is whether or not they’ll be liable if workers are injured on their property.

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Find out the facts first

The short answer is yes, you may be held liable for any accidents and injuries that occur on your property, whether they involve family, friends, clients, or contractors. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you WILL be held liable. For example, if you can prove negligence on the part of any injured parties (i.e. they were to blame for the accident) you will not be held liable. And in truth, even if you are legally responsible, you might not have to pay any medical bills, legal costs, or punitive damages; if the contractor has worker’s compensation or the company you hire carries its own liability coverage you shouldn’t be on the hook to pay anything. Still, it is important to understand how far your liability extends when you have workers on your property.

Research your contractors

You might have heard about a famous case in which a school was sued when a burglar (a former student) fell through a skylight and injured himself during the robbery, only to turn around and sue the school, eventually winning a settlement (Bodine v Enterprise High School). And while there are certainly a handful of outlandish cases like this one out there to scare the wary homeowner, the truth is that justice generally prevails. If a worker is behaving in an unsafe manner and suffers an injury, you shouldn’t be held liable for his medical bills or any other costs. But accidents do happen and it never hurts to be prepared.

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The best place to start is by finding a contractor that has liability insurance of his own and carries worker’s compensation. This will alleviate the majority of your own responsibility should workers become injured in the course of doing their job on your property. But you may also want to check in with your own insurance provider. They will be able to inform you as to the extent of your liability in this situation, as well as how much your homeowner’s insurance policy will cover. In most cases you will have basic liability, but your policy provider may advise you on how to best avoid out-of-pocket expenses in the event of an injury and subsequent lawsuit (should one arise), and this could entail an additional, temporary policy or even a long-term switch to a more comprehensive insurance plan if you want to do extensive renovations. Once a personal injury lawyer Atlanta to Los Angeles gets involved you’ll be glad you have a beefy policy in place to protect yourself.

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Since 2009, Stagetecture has developed over 100 DIY Saturdays. Last week was DIY Saturday #105 and I started realizing that Stagetecture readers worldwide have tons of Do it Yourself or DIY experience and projects they’d probably love to share. So whether you are a blogger, writer, or just a home enthusiast who loves sharing great DIY projects, I’d love to have  you on Stagetecture!

I’m looking for people who have the ability to present a DIY project in a written step by step fashion, as well as have knowledge of tools, materials, and how long the project takes. If you or someone you know loves to write about, or even help your neighbors with their DIY home projects, how about get paid to share your project on a DIY Saturday?

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Here’s how it works:

Research past Stagetecture DIY articles:

1.) Before you contact Stagetecture. Review past DIY Saturday’s here and look at Stagetecture You Tube Channel for examples of good DIY Saturday examples.

I am looking for DIY projects that are universal (meaning topics that the majority of homeowners worldwide can tackle.)

• A good example: How to replace a tile backsplash in your kitchen.

• A poor example: How to remove a structural beam to enlarge a room.

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Inquiring about the job:

2.) If you fit the above description for a DIY writer, you will need to provide the following:

• Click on ‘Contact Us’ and title your inquiry ‘DIY Writer’. Include information about yourself, your DIY experience, and links to your work.

• Link can include: previous DIY articles on the web, publications, blogs, etc… If you don’t have previous articles I will ask you to submit a sample article once we talk via email.

• Each writer will get paid a one-time amount based on experience, length, images, You-Tube video examples of their project, etc.. I will discuss payment with you when inquiring for the job.

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Long term writers:

3.) Each Saturday I hope to have a new writer submit articles along with other DIY Saturdays articles. If the readers enjoy your writing and you have new content to offer, your one-time writing could turn into a long term contributor with Stagetecture!

I look forward to hearing from you as we continue DIY Saturday inspiration!

Please note: All DIY articles must be originally written, but you can use other blogs, publications for reference, but must credit the original source in your writing. Please write articles that will have images and You Tube videos to illustrate your ideas.  If you have troubles, your project may be too specific. We can talk this out if you are chosen as a writer.

-Thanks, Ronique

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Despite the fact that the housing market is currently ideal for buyers, with low prices allowing many to get into bigger and better properties than they could have imagined just a few years ago, many homeowners still have to settle for fixer-upper opportunities that require a little work in order to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing space.  In some cases the upgrades are merely cosmetic, but others may find themselves facing major construction issues in their efforts to turn their dream home into a reality.  So here are just a few tips for the would-be fixer-uppers out there looking to do some upgrades.

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Asses what needs to be done

First you should assess the level of work that needs to be done.  Go from room to room (and don’t forget exterior spaces) to determine what needs to be done to make the space livable, as well as what you would like to do to improve the appearance of your home.  Once you’ve got a laundry list of deeds to be done, you’ll want to sit down and plan a budget.  With these two things in hand you can start the process of prioritizing your upgrading goals in order to stay within your budget.  Of course, you can also take steps to make every dollar count, but you’ll first need to think about what you hope to accomplish with your renovations.

Why are you upgrading?

If your main reason for upgrading your home is to attract future buyers and see a return when you go to sell your property, you’ll want to make sure that you opt for upgrades that will help you to meet this goal, which generally means renovations in the kitchen and master bath.  However, these can quickly prove to be some of the most expensive areas to work on, so if you’re thinking more about how you can improve your home for your own satisfaction, you may want to skip the major overhauls if possible and go for more cosmetic changes.  In fact, if your cabinets, counters, and fixtures are sound, you should leave these rooms alone or make only minor renovations so that you can focus your attention (and money) elsewhere.

Seek professional advice if needed

But how do you know when you need to shell out for major upgrades and when you can stick to less expensive options?  A contractor can help you here by looking for issues that will only compound over time, such as poorly-framed cabinetry that is starting to sag or leaking pipes that will lead to major water damage.  These problems are better addressed early on and you may as well do some upgrades while you’re at it.  Other than that, it is basically a matter of personal preference, and you can save a lot on some projects through the selection of materials and a DIY attitude.  While you should definitely hire professionals for plumbing, carpentry, and other in-depth jobs, you can get yourself a home-repair guide in order to cut costs as you tackle simple endeavors on your own (installing tiled backsplashes, laying wood flooring, and even replacing fixtures, for example).

Plus, you can find ways to secure the money you need to do upgrades if you don’t happen to have cash on hand.  Start by seeing if your home mortgage lender (or your personal banking institution) will extend you a line of credit (a home equity line) in order to make improvements.  Or look into an FHA refinance to lower your monthly mortgage costs so that you can save for your upgrades.  Purchasing a fixer-upper property can come with a lot of heartache and money down the drain, but if you plan accordingly and spend wisely you stand to enjoy a functional, beautiful home during your residency and make a sizeable return on your investment when you’re ready to sell.

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