With the seemingly endless amount of home DIY information to be found on the internet or on HGTV, many homeowners are left thinking, “I can do that.” And in some cases they’re right, but far too often families take on critical projects that end up costing them big in the long run.
The list of home remodeling projects that we’d recommend you leave to the professionals is pretty long, but here are a few biggies that we should warn you about.
Faux Wood Flooring
Flooring trends come and go, but real hardwood floors are always in style, resilient, and stand up to the test of time. Over the last decade, we’ve seen a recurring trend of homeowners attempting their own version of wood floors by installing a cheap alternative. First, it was vinyl, now it’s tile. Don’t get us wrong, if you prefer wood looking tile over the real thing, we support you. But we don’t recommend you tackle it yourself.
There are two innate problems with going the DIY route on your wood-looking flooring. First, trends don’t last forever. So before you go for that rustic white-washed faux wood tile, remember that amending this style choice will be difficult and time-consuming. And, before you begin installing it yourself bear in mind that your flooring takes a lot of wear and tear. We see frequently that faux wood vinyl that is inexpensive and installed improperly simply doesn’t last.
Painted Cabinets
So, you saw on TV how easy it is to repaint your tired old cabinets? This is a very common mistake. Unless you have a professional painter in the family you’re more than likely going to end up with a good effort and a less than perfect finished product. Painting cabinets so they look like the ones you love in the showroom is a skill and the finish you love is difficult to achieve as an amateur.
While a new coat of paint seems to be the answer to your cabinet woes, more than likely you’ll end up with old cabinets and a non-professional paint job. Save yourself some hassle and invest in high-quality cabinets that won't need to be repainted again every other year.
Closing In A Porch
When trying to gain more space in the interior of your home, it’s very common for homeowners to eye the that screened in porch that doesn’t get much use. We think this is an excellent home remodeling project, but we don’t think you should go it alone. Bringing that exterior part of your home to the inside comes with some challenges and a lot of really important details you won't want to miss. From pulling permits, to running air conditioning and electrical, this is another project we recommend you hire a professional to manage.
Are you the homeowner that has the passion for DIY running through your veins? If so, there are so many fun projects that you can take on, from painting walls to refinishing furniture. But in order to maintain the high end feel that your love in your home, there are just some projects we think you should leave to us. If you're ready to take the big remodeling step, give us a call, we’d love to save yours from your pile of projects.
Faux Wood Flooring
Flooring trends come and go, but real hardwood floors are always in style, resilient, and stand up to the test of time. Over the last decade, we’ve seen a recurring trend of homeowners attempting their own version of wood floors by installing a cheap alternative. First, it was vinyl, now it’s tile. Don’t get us wrong, if you prefer wood looking tile over the real thing, we support you. But we don’t recommend you tackle it yourself.
There are two innate problems with going the DIY route on your wood-looking flooring. First, trends don’t last forever. So before you go for that rustic white-washed faux wood tile, remember that amending this style choice will be difficult and time-consuming. And, before you begin installing it yourself bear in mind that your flooring takes a lot of wear and tear. We see frequently that faux wood vinyl that is inexpensive and installed improperly simply doesn’t last.
Painted Cabinets
So, you saw on TV how easy it is to repaint your tired old cabinets? This is a very common mistake. Unless you have a professional painter in the family you’re more than likely going to end up with a good effort and a less than perfect finished product. Painting cabinets so they look like the ones you love in the showroom is a skill and the finish you love is difficult to achieve as an amateur.
While a new coat of paint seems to be the answer to your cabinet woes, more than likely you’ll end up with old cabinets and a non-professional paint job. Save yourself some hassle and invest in high-quality cabinets that won't need to be repainted again every other year.
Closing In A Porch
When trying to gain more space in the interior of your home, it’s very common for homeowners to eye the that screened in porch that doesn’t get much use. We think this is an excellent home remodeling project, but we don’t think you should go it alone. Bringing that exterior part of your home to the inside comes with some challenges and a lot of really important details you won't want to miss. From pulling permits, to running air conditioning and electrical, this is another project we recommend you hire a professional to manage.
Are you the homeowner that has the passion for DIY running through your veins? If so, there are so many fun projects that you can take on, from painting walls to refinishing furniture. But in order to maintain the high end feel that your love in your home, there are just some projects we think you should leave to us. If you're ready to take the big remodeling step, give us a call, we’d love to save yours from your pile of projects.
