Are you one of those DIY people who likes to dabble with home improvement projects all the time? A little bit of repainting, a little bit of gardening, and voila, you’ve got a brand-new interior and exterior. If you’ve been enjoying spending time with your tools so far, we should warn you that not all home projects can be tackled by you. While replacing handles on cabinets is quick and interesting, more complicated projects will require professional help. Here are some of the home projects that you should never handle on your own.

Plumbing work

You may have been able to unclog sinks and bathtub drains, but if a plumbing issue is more complicated than that, you should call a professional. Are you trying to fix a main pipe underneath the sink? Don’t! Anything from installing a shower or toilet should be done by a professional plumber. Redoing the plumbing yourself can only cause more trouble than good and cost you a lot of money. The last thing you need is a job done incorrectly, which can cause a leak and eventually mold. You could also end up with rotting wood, structural damage and many other problems that can be successfully avoided if you allow a plumber to tackle your plumbing work.

Disaster restoration projects

If you didn’t notice a leaking pipe, or there was a leaking room, and you ended up with a flooded home, you’ll likely need complete water damage restoration. Once a home has been hit by water, chances are mold will develop eventually. In that case, you’ll need to hire professionals to help you remove the mold and bring the old shine back to your interior. Professional mold inspectors will be able to detect mold even in the most unreachable places that you may likely miss if you start doing it on your own.

Flooring replacement

While it may seem like a piece of cake for an avid DIY person, flooring replacement is anything but easy. You won’t just need to rip up the old flooring and replace it with new. Regardless of the type of flooring – be it carpet, wood or tile – a task like that requires expertise. On top of that, you may encounter previous damaged flooring material or cracked subfloor. The rotten subfloor will need fixing before the new flooring is placed. That’s why all you should do is browse through a flooring shop offer and look for the types of floor you want in your home. Whether it’s new carpeting, laminate, hardwood or maybe vinyl, you take a pick and hire a pro to install them. Leave all the work to professionals and be sure that your floors will look flawless.

Tearing down walls

If you’ve been wondering what could be easier than ripping out a wall, we can tell you – everything! Unless you’re an architect, with all the necessary blueprints under your belt, you don’t know the first thing about your home’s construction. The wall that you want to tear down in order to expand a room, might just be the one supporting another part of the house. If torn down, your entire house may collapse. Alternatively, electrical wiring or plumbing may be going through the wall, which can wreak havoc in your home if you tear the wall down, not to mention put your life in danger. In addition, sometimes you’ll need special permits for this kind of work. Don’t forget to check whether you need one or not to avoid a hefty fine.

Roof repair and inspection

From the unnecessary risk of falls to not being able to finish all the work in time, there are more drawbacks to you doing your roof inspection on your own than there are benefits. If you want to inspect the roof for leaks, or you know that it needs urgent fixing, don’t do it on your own. Call the professionals immediately and prevent a leaking roof to expose your home to damage from the elements such as snow or rain.

Final thoughts

Working around your home and improving it little by little can be good for you, but we all have our limits. While you may be an avid DIY-er, there’s only so much you can tackle by yourself. Don’t risk destroying a part of your home just because you think you’re enough of an expert. Instead, allow professionals to deal with the more complicated home projects.

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Jasmine Anderson is a Sydney-based lifestyle blogger and a toddler mom. She loves to spend quality time with her family, go thrifting, and spend just a little bit too much time on the internet.

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