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Know When to Retain a Professional For Home Improvement Projects
Thu 24 Sep 2009 - 10:01
Know When to Retain a Professional For Home Improvement Projects
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Connor_R_Sullivan]Connor R Sullivan
David and Amy were ecstatic when they found out the sellers had accepted their offer on the charming little Cape Cod house they wanted to buy. The neighborhood was so exceptionally maintained and was close to shopping, jobs, and transportation. The sellers were older folks who had been vigilant regarding major repairs such as a new roof and furnace but at the same time, they had been very frugal when redecorating just for the sake of bringing things up to date.
Although the house was going to need some work to reach its potential, David and Amy were confident that any improvement would only add to the value of the home and they were looking forward to spending weekends fixing it up cosmetically. A few cans of paint, some new cabinet facings and shiny new stainless steel kitchen appliances and they were looking at a very presentable first floor. The hardwood floors gleamed with just a very thorough cleaning and the built in dining room corner china closets were stunning.
As they weighed their options at freshening up the unfinished upper floor, they quickly decided that carpet tile was a very affordable option and one that would not only create a great look but also would allow David the opportunity of making it a do it yourself carpet project.
This story brings up a very important consideration that we all must make at one time or another and that is when is it appropriate to hire a professional installer or an experienced handyman? While each situation is unique, here are a few tips that the job required is best left to a professional.
Electrical work that is beyond the realm of a simple connection requirement. Most people have limited knowledge of household electricity beyond the basic fundamentals. An electrician can be a wealth of information when it comes to optimizing lighting options and can also protect the homeowner against dangerous exposure to electrical shock.
Plumbing jobs are also opportunities for disaster when a person is a novice but trying to save a few dollars by completing work that is best left to a professional. Many a job has been made more even complicated than it needed to be because of damage inadvertently inflicted by the homeowner. Older homes especially often have corroded pipes that are prone to breaking off and creating a larger problem that the original one until they are repaired.
Painting jobs are often too large for the homeowner but are attempted anyway resulting in undesirable outcomes. Outside painting is almost always best done by a skilled person who does that for living. Professionals save time and expenses by having the proper equipment such as very tall ladders and they also possess the know how to expedite the job. Even inside painting jobs can be better handled when dealing, for example, with painting a cathedral ceiling that would require balancing on a tall ladder while trying not to spill paint on the floor or furniture.
Connor R. Sullivan remodeled his basement into a game room with [http://www.focusfloors.com/index.html]carpet tile squares on the floor. He purchased [http://www.focusfloors.com/index.html]do it yourself carpet to be installed in his basement.
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