{"id":38437,"date":"2017-10-14T14:05:03","date_gmt":"2017-10-14T14:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/"},"modified":"2023-12-19T21:28:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T21:28:50","slug":"diy-vs-hire-a-handyman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY vs. Hire a Handyman"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2596\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Exterior-Renovation-Edmonton-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hands of Handyman with a tool belt.\" width=\"800\" height=\"527\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you can fix something at home yourself, it can be very satisfying. Not only did you learn a new skill, you also saved a little bit of money by getting the job done yourself! There are some home repair and maintenance jobs that are easy for do-it-yourselfers, and some that are best left for the pros. <a href=\"https:\/\/hgbcms.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HGB Construction in Edmonton<\/a> shares more:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/#Painting\" title=\"Painting\">Painting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/#Fix_a_Leaky_Faucet_%E2%80%93_DIY\" title=\"Fix a Leaky Faucet &#8211; DIY\">Fix a Leaky Faucet &#8211; DIY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/#Unclog_a_pipe_%E2%80%93_Leave_to_the_Pros\" title=\"Unclog a pipe &#8211; Leave to the Pros\">Unclog a pipe &#8211; Leave to the Pros<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/#Drywall\" title=\"Drywall\">Drywall<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/#Minor_drywall_repair_%E2%80%93_DIY\" title=\"Minor drywall repair &#8211; DIY\">Minor drywall repair &#8211; DIY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/#Major_drywall_installation_%E2%80%93_Leave_to_the_Pros\" title=\"Major drywall installation &#8211; Leave to the Pros\">Major drywall installation &#8211; Leave to the Pros<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/#Electrical\" title=\"Electrical\">Electrical<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/#Changing_a_light_switch_%E2%80%93_DIY\" title=\"Changing a light switch &#8211; DIY\">Changing a light switch &#8211; DIY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/#Electrical_repair_%E2%80%93_Leave_to_the_Pros\" title=\"Electrical repair &#8211; Leave to the Pros\">Electrical repair &#8211; Leave to the Pros<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/#Painting-2\" title=\"Painting\">Painting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/#Painting_a_room_%E2%80%93_DIY\" title=\"Painting a room &#8211; DIY\">Painting a room &#8211; DIY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/#Exterior_paint_jobs_%E2%80%93_Leave_to_the_Pros\" title=\"Exterior paint jobs &#8211; Leave to the Pros\">Exterior paint jobs &#8211; Leave to the Pros<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/#Hardwood_Floors\" title=\"Hardwood Floors\">Hardwood Floors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/#Clean_hardwood_floors_%E2%80%93_DIY\" title=\"Clean hardwood floors &#8211; DIY\">Clean hardwood floors &#8211; DIY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/#Refinish_hardwood_floors_%E2%80%93_Leave_to_the_Pros\" title=\"Refinish hardwood floors &#8211; Leave to the Pros\">Refinish hardwood floors &#8211; Leave to the Pros<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.renovationfind.com\/diy-vs-hire-a-handyman\/#Handyman_Services_in_Edmonton\" title=\"Handyman Services in Edmonton\">Handyman Services in Edmonton<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Painting\"><\/span><strong>Painting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_a_Leaky_Faucet_%E2%80%93_DIY\"><\/span><strong>Fix a Leaky Faucet &#8211; DIY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>It may seem like just a few drops of water, but a leaking faucet can waste a lot of water over time and start increasing your monthly utility bill. All you\u2019ll need to fix a leaky faucet is a screwdriver, socket wrench and some replacement seals. You can learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Fix-a-Leaky-Faucet\">how to fix a leaky faucet<\/a> here or find an instruction video for your specific faucet on YouTube.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unclog_a_pipe_%E2%80%93_Leave_to_the_Pros\"><\/span><strong>Unclog a pipe &#8211; Leave to the Pros<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Plunging a clogged toilet is one thing, but if you are having some serious drainage issues in multiple fixtures, you could have major blockage\u00a0deep within your plumbing system. A professional plumber will have the equipment and the know-how to get that clog out and clean out the drain without damaging your delicate pipes and causing additional damage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drywall\"><\/span><strong>Drywall<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minor_drywall_repair_%E2%80%93_DIY\"><\/span><strong>Minor drywall repair &#8211; DIY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Minor dings, dents and holes in your drywall are inevitable, but small holes in the drywall are easy to fix. You\u2019ll need some drywall mud, a flat putty knife and drywall sander. Fill the hole with the mud, scrap it flat with the knife, wait for it to dry and sand it until it\u2019s flush with the wall. If you have a larger hole, you will have to make a patch out of a\u00a0piece of drywall. You might have to add boards to the framing so you have something to pin the drywall patch to. Once it\u2019s in place, tape the seams, apply the drywall mud and finish with sanding when dry. Taping, mudding and sanding will take some practice to get it perfect.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_drywall_installation_%E2%80%93_Leave_to_the_Pros\"><\/span><strong>Major drywall installation &#8211; Leave to the Pros<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Large drywall projects like finishing your basement or other huge renovations should be left to the pros. Taping, mudding and sanding takes a lot of experience and practice to get right. If you try to do it yourself, you\u2019ll likely end up with a lot of wasted materials and noticeable, bumpy seams on your walls and ceiling.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electrical\"><\/span><strong>Electrical<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_a_light_switch_%E2%80%93_DIY\"><\/span><strong>Changing a light switch &#8211; DIY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>While most electrical work should be left to the professionals, due to the risk of injury and even death that comes with electricity, replacing a light switch is an easy and relatively safe job for DIYers. Turn off the circuit breaker or all of the power to the home first, and use a flathead screwdriver to remove the faceplate covering the switch. You\u2019ll see the two wires connected to the old switch. Disconnect the wires from the old switch and attach them to the new one. Put everything back together and turn the power back on.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electrical_repair_%E2%80%93_Leave_to_the_Pros\"><\/span><strong>Electrical repair &#8211; Leave to the Pros<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Electricity can be very dangerous and any major electrical repair or installation should be left to the pros. Whether you want to install new fixtures or run new wiring or suspect that you have an issue with your current wiring, always call in a skilled and certified electrician. Putting your home and family in danger of an electrical fire or electrocuting yourself is just not worth the risk!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Painting-2\"><\/span><strong>Painting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Painting_a_room_%E2%80%93_DIY\"><\/span><strong>Painting a room &#8211; DIY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Painting your home\u2019s interior is one of the easiest and most affordable things you can do to completely upgrade your home. Avid do-it-yourselfers can tackle smaller paint jobs with the right materials and some instructions from your local paint supply store. Make sure you prepare your walls properly to be painted before hand. This will ensure better results when you are finished.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exterior_paint_jobs_%E2%80%93_Leave_to_the_Pros\"><\/span><strong>Exterior paint jobs &#8211; Leave to the Pros<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Painting a room in your home is something you can tackle over the weekend, painting your entire home\u2019s exterior is a job that should be left to the pros. Balancing on ladders and rooftops is potentially dangerous work. A professional painting company will have the proper equipment, including ladders and scaffolding, to do the job safely and efficiently. You will also find that they can do it in a fraction of the time it would take you and with beautiful, professional results, you\u2019ll be glad you spent the money.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hardwood_Floors\"><\/span><strong>Hardwood Floors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_hardwood_floors_%E2%80%93_DIY\"><\/span><strong>Clean hardwood floors &#8211; DIY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Caring for your hardwood floors will keep them looking rich and beautiful for years to come. You can easily clean them by first using a vacuum to remove dirt and dust that can scratch the floor. You can purchase a wood-cleaning product to mop the floor. Make sure you read the instructions first! Make sure your mop is only damp, not wet, as you don\u2019t want water to penetrate the floor. Then use clean water, wringing out the excess water, to remove the cleaner. Wipe the floors down with a clean, dry towel to remove standing water.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Refinish_hardwood_floors_%E2%80%93_Leave_to_the_Pros\"><\/span><strong>Refinish hardwood floors &#8211; Leave to the Pros<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If your hardwood floors look worn out or damaged, they could be refinished to restore them back to their original new-looking condition. Refinishing floors takes a lot of practice and is a very difficult job to get right. 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