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5 Home Repairs You Should Never Do Yourself

5 Home Repairs You Should Never Do Yourself

November 5, 2019 By Emily Joswiak Leave a Comment

Dads come in many different shapes and sizes. They all have their own interests and hobbies, but some especially like to do home repairs themselves. For those who like to save money, want to learn something new, or simply want to be handier, there are nonetheless some home repairs you should never do yourself. Leave these to a professional.

Electrical Repairs

Sure, replacing a lightbulb or installing a light fixture is fairly simple, but what about rewiring electrical currents? Electricity is one field no average dad should tackle alone. When it comes to electrical repairs, always go through a professional. Electricians have years of training and handling experience. For the average dad, rewiring gone wrong can send deadly electric currents throughout your body. It could also burn your house down.

Plumbing

Every dad is going to have to unclog a toilet in his life. That doesn’t mean they should tackle every plumbing job they see. If your plumbing system requires professional assistant, don’t try it. A plumber should handle all piping and sewage-related issues. If not, you risk tampering hot water pipes and possibly flooding your house.

Structural Repairs

This one seems obvious, but many fathers try to tackle structural repair projects when they shouldn’t. Amateurs and DIY-ers risk damaging their home’s integrity. A professional should handle all structural repairs, such as tearing down walls. Some of these walls can be loadbearing, and if you were to tear one down without knowing, you risk demolishing the whole house.

Replacing Appliances

This is specifically for gas appliances. For want to replace their stoves, do not try to yourself. Let a professional manage all gas-related jobs. Turning off the gas may be easy, but hooking gas lines improperly can lead to horrible consequences. A gas leak risks explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning. The same thing applies to gas furnaces, ovens, water heaters, or dryers.

Roofing

No one wants to attempt a roof repair only to fall and injure himself. Climbing up and down the side of your roof carrying heavy tools is not the smartest idea if you’re not a professional. Unless you live in a one-story house, chances are high you will need roofers to do it for you. There are other reasons to avoid roofing yourself. You risk further damaging the roof, and you’ll likely waste more money trying to fix it yourself rather than just going straight to a professional.

About Emily Joswiak

Emily is a writer, marketer, and purveyor of all things family. She loves to help people find their way, especially through the written word.

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