Carolyn J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
Home Repairs You Shouldn't Try And Do Yourself If Avoidable
When it comes to your home, you might think that you should be able to fix everything, all of the time. But, for the majority of us that is simply not a reality, and you’re going to need to accept that you need help. We know that it can be hard to ask for help, even if it’s help that you have to pay for and desperately need, but you’ve got to get over that as quick as you can.
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The thing is with home repair it’s hard to know exactly what you can and cannot do yourself. Some things you think you might be able to do but turns out the only thing you will do is make it worse seeing as you have no training here. Other things don’t require too much training making them fairly easy to handle. But, in this article, we’re going to be focusing specifically on those home repairs that you shouldn’t do yourself, and why. Interested? Read on.
If a large pipe bursts like this, experts need to assist
Burst Pipes
We’re going to start by looking at burst pipes. Now, to be honest with you, we’re not entirely sure what person without any kind of plumbing training looks at a burst pipe and thinks ‘yeah, I could probably fix that’, but there have been some in the past so no doubt there will be some in the future too. No, this is not something that you are going to be able to sort out with no plumbing training. The best thing that you can do here is turn the water off entirely as this will stop the water from coming out, and will stop any and all problems until you can get someone to come and take a look at it.
You might think that if there’s a crack you can just cover it with something, and while that might work temporarily, it’s still not advisable. You don’t know what else is going on with that pipe and you have no way of checking, so your best bet is to leave it alone and let a plumber handle it.
This house sits very high up and should have an expert replace the shingles
A Roof That’s More Than Leaking
Some roof repairs are pretty easy to handle on your own without the help of a professional, and if you think that you can do this, then you don’t have a problem. But, when there’s more than just a small leak to worry about, that’s not something that you should be attempting. It can be appealing to try and do it yourself seeing as you would be able to fix a minor issue, but your roof is such a valuable part of your home that you can’t risk missing anything.
The best option that you have is to get in touch with a roofer in your local area, get them to come and check out what has gone wrong. They will give you all of the information that you need, and then you can go from there.
Certain HVAC concerns need a professionals help
HVAC Concerns
Your HVAC system is one of the things in your home that is likely going to need repairing at some point or another. Generally you will find that this is not an issue you can fix yourself as you know nothing about heating or air conditioning systems, which is why you need someone who offers air services hvac as well as heating services. It’s pretty common for them to be one and the same, but do your research to ensure that you end up with the best person for the job.
Busted Windows
Finally, if you have a couple of broken windows then it is essential you don’t try and replace these yourself. Windows are very delicate and can be extremely temperamental if handled the wrong way. They could break, leaving you with very serious injuries and glass on the inside or outside of your home. You must call in a local window fitter who will help you with everything you need. They could find the best deals for you if you need new windows, you may notice continuous drafts coming from the existing windows.
We hope this helps you understand some of the key steps that you should take if you are completing repairs around your home. Remember, while some repairs are easy to DIY, others are more of a challenge. As such, if you want to avoid a disaster, then it might be in your best interest to hire an expert instead. That way, you can keep things safe and potentially also save money.
While it might seem like you’re saving money by completing a project with DIY, this doesn’t take into account the additional cost if you need to repeat things over and over again and correct mistakes. Ultimately, you could start with a project that is DIY and eventually ending up needing to pay a professional by the end.
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Carolyn J. Braden is the owner of Carolyn’s Blooming Creations is a regular contributor and editor for CBC. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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