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Who Needs Professionals?
I just read an excellent post by Dianne Goode, titled Remodeling Isn't As Easy As It Looks On TV.  The writer makes the point that reality shows are largely staged fantasies.  How many times do we have to watch somebody "almost" get devoured by a gater, or get fired, or remodel their home in an hour before we figure out that it isn't really happening?  The answer is simple.  Some of us will never figure it out, and some will.
There are three types of DIY undertaking,  things you can probably do fairly well by yourself, things that will take you longer and cost more than hiring a professional, and things you just can't do successfully on your own.
You can probably fertilize, weed and mow your own lawn.  You can probably shovel your own snow and maybe even paint the fence.  You can probably change a part on the water faucet (it will take three trips to the hardware store),  and perform minor maintenance on the car, like adding oil, a/c refrigerant, and maybe even change the oil.
Most household jobs that have an option of DIY or hire a professional will come in at similar cost either way, at least the first ... more

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