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(WTOL) - Many of us are doing home repairs ourselves these days to save money. In most cases, that is a great idea. But there are still some dangerous jobs you should leave to a pro.
With the cost of home improvement so high and a simple call to a plumber costing more than $100, many homeowners are taking the do-it-yourself route these days. But while do-it-yourself home repair can save a small fortune, there are some jobs you should never attempt unless you are a pro.
Fixing a faucet or clogged drain? Not a problem for most of us. Maybe changing a light switch? That is alright too.
But the how-to website Man of the House says there are a few home repairs the average person should never attempt.
Projects include:
Wiring in your walls, unless you have been professionally trained.
Gas line work, especially the gas line to your furnace because if you mess up, you blow up.
Large tree branch removal because it is too easy for branches to fall on your head.
Serious mold removal. If it is in the walls, a bleach wipedown will not do the job.
From the Doesn't that stink file: Some projects that look easy can be very dangerous. Anything that requires standing on a roof should be handled by someone who has been trained in how to walk on a roof. Many people have died trying to patch a roof, install a satellite dish, even clean gutters.
A good rule of thumb is to hire a professional for any project that you do not understand well, especially if it could burn down your home, injure or kill you if done wrong. It is not worth saving a few bucks if the risk is too high.
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