Home projects you should never do yourself

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Being handy and doing home projects by yourself is a great thing. But there are certain projects you should never do by yourself. These projects can cause more damage than good if you try to do them on your own instead of calling a professional. Doing these on your own can also cause a much larger expense then it would be if you just called a professional. So, if you want to find out which home projects we’re talking about, stick around.

Painting kitchen cabinets

This seems like a pretty harmless task and it really is. But it might not always turn out the way you want it to be. This is because of the fact that there is usually a lot of oil buildup on your wooden kitchen cabinets. This makes paint harder to dry and it won’t look very nice once it does. You will be able to see some patches and it will just look messy. The worst part about it – there’s no going back. You either have to buy new cabinets or somehow take the paint off of them and repaint them again. This is just unnecessary.

Malfunctioning pipes

Water can cause a lot of damage to your home. If you find that some of your pipes aren’t functioning properly, you definitely need to call a professional to help you with the issue. Pipes are complex and very tricky to reassemble. Especially if they are connected to a dishwasher, a washing machine, or garbage disposals. Even when you think you know what the problem is, you might be very wrong and you might end up making a much bigger problem than it was before. That’s why it’s always best to call a plumber when you have issues with pipes. Plumbers don’t even ask for a lot of money if the issue is small. It’s something you can certainly pay for.

Installing dishwashers and washing machines

If you haven’t ever installed a washing machine or a dishwasher, you shouldn’t do it for the first time in your home. It’s water and electricity we’re talking about here. Just doing one thing wrong can lead to a disaster. Either you’ll end up with a broken appliance or with a flooded kitchen or bathroom. The worst-case scenario would be the start of a fire because of your attempt to do something on your own. So, to be safe, have a professional do this for you.

Removing walls

So, you decided that a wall in your home needs to be removed. No big deal right? Wrong. Removing a wall is a big deal no matter what type of walls we’re talking about and no matter how big of a handyman you are. You’ve probably seen clips online of people trying to remove a wall and they end up with no house at all. Not only can you lose your house, but you can also get seriously injured. This is a situation you don’t want to put yourself in. For such a task, you need a team of professionals helping you or doing it on their own.

Installing new lighting

A lot of people think that this task is easy and that they will save a lot of money by doing it themselves. But in reality, it’s a very easy way to get shocked by electricity. If you’re lucky, this shock won’t have any effects on you. But ib most cases people end up in hospitals. People usually forget or they don’t know how to turn off the live power to whatever is being worked on. Plus wiring anything incorrectly can lead to popping breakers, additional hassles, and sparking outlets. To avoid all of this, call your electrician.

Roof repairments

Roof repairments do cost a lot of money but that is exactly why they have to be done by a professional. If you have shingles, trying to do some fixing by yourself can only lead to a lot more broken and damaged shingles than before. No matter how big the leak is, you need to call a specialist for this task. This is another one of those tasks that could take you to the hospital.

Lifting heavy furniture

This is not a home project but it is a common way for people to get hurt. When it comes to moving, leave the relocation of your furniture to professionals. Furniture is very heavy and it’s hard to handle. Lifting it the wrong way can cause damage to a lot of parts of your body. You can hurt your spine, your shoulders, knees, and even ankles. There are plenty of things that could go wrong when lifting heavy furniture so leave that to the professionals.

Getting rid of pests

Having pests in your home is something everyone hates. It makes you feel dirty and like your home is not in good condition. This is why a lot of people start spraying poison everywhere and bug-repellant. Sure, this does the job but it can harm you too. Humans can get poisoned with these chemicals. This is why you should always call pest control when you have pests in your home and not look for cheap ways to get rid of pests on your own.

Conclusion

If you like doing home projects it’s best to stick with the more creative ones rather than to fix everything in your home by yourself. It’s always better to pay some who is going to do it properly than to do it yourself and create a much bigger problem than it was before or get injured along the way. Plumbers, electricians and other handymen don’t exist for no reason.