Many of us like to think we can do it all ourselves. It’s a common fallacy many homeowners fall into – why not take care of something myself rather than pay someone? However, unless you have professional experience, you’ll probably end up costing yourself more in the long run trying to fix something yourself rather than calling a Florida handyman in the first place. Still convinced you can DIY your way out of fixes around the home? Here are some common DIY mistakes we at Javier’s Painting and Handyman Services are called to correct all the time.
Why You Should’ve Called A Florida Handyman In The First Place
1. You don’t have the right tools
Oftentimes well-meaning DIY’ers start a project with the assumption that they have all the right equipment, only to end up realizing you don’t have the necessary tools in the middle of taking things apart. It’s a huge hassle tearing apart your floorboards just to realize you don’t have a plane, because now you’re stuck with a huge hold in your kitchen! We can’t tell you how many half-finished projects we’ve had to swoop in and save.
2. You think you’re superman (or woman)
There are plenty of people out there (trust us, they end up calling us all the time) who think they can build an entire house from the ground up after watching a couple Youtube videos. If you don’t have any experience with plumbing, don’t try installing your own plumbing. If you’re scared of heights, don’t get up on your roof. Telling your D.I.Y story to an E.R doctor isn’t funny when you’re the one who fell off a rickety old ladder without straps. Nobody is good at everything – that’s why we have professionals.
3. You don’t have the right permits
Yes, you need permits and licensing even for home improvements in your own house. Permits are designed to ensure certain safety standards, and when you don’t meet them, the insurance carrier may not carry the note in future if an accident does happen. Javier’s Painting and Handyman Services are fully insured and licensed in all our contracting jobs so that you know you’re covered if accidents happen on the job, and everything we accomplish as handymen is up to code.
4. You try to cut corners on materials
Listen, the economy is tight right now. But attempting to save money on building materials is a great way to end up spending even more money down the line. Cheap drywall, cheap wood… cheap materials combined with a lack of experience often means a shoddy job that will require fixing in the matter of months. Doing the job right the first time with quality materials means you won’t have to repeat the experience (and shell out more).
Call An Experienced Florida Handyman Today
Don’t try to cut corners and attempt DIY projects that you don’t have the tools, materials, or experience to complete. Javier’s Painting and Handyman Services offers comprehensive handyman services and a fully accredited team of experienced contractors. Whether you’re looking to refinish your kitchen cabinets or paint your home, our friendly professionals will get the job done right. We serve the following areas:
- Hollywood, FL
- Davie, FL
- Miramar, FL
- Hallandale Beach, FL
- Dania Beach, FL
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Pembroke Pines, FL
- Weston, FL
Call Javier’s Painting and Handyman Services for a Florida Handyman today!