{"id":2777,"date":"2020-02-03T08:00:27","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T13:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehomeinspectionguru.bizhqhome.com\/?p=2746"},"modified":"2020-02-03T08:00:27","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T13:00:27","slug":"diy-or-call-a-pro-how-to-decide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dovherman.com\/diy-or-call-a-pro-how-to-decide\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY or Call a Pro: How To Decide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After buying the home of your dreams, taking care of small repairs yourself is a great way to take care of your budget. There are many easy home maintenance tasks that only take 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and they can save you a lot of money versus calling a pro. Other half-day, full-day and weekend projects can be a blast as a family, and they let you customize your d\u00e9cor to your personality.<\/p>\n<h3>Great DIY Projects<\/h3>\n<p>Here are a few DIY projects that rock for money savings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Painting rooms<\/li>\n<li>Caulking tubs<\/li>\n<li>Replacing faucets and other fixtures<\/li>\n<li>Patching drywall<\/li>\n<li>Installing light fixtures<\/li>\n<li>Washing exterior siding<\/li>\n<li>Weatherproofing your windows<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning or changing an A\/C filter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How do you know when it\u2019s time to call a pro? When it comes to whole-system issues, you may want to contact an expert. If your HVAC unit is making a strange noise, for example, it\u2019s a good idea to contact a repair technician. 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