[tabi] Re: Do it yourself for the home owner
- From: "Charles Atkins" <catkins@xxxxxxx>
- To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:52:05 -0500
Very Important stuff!
ThanksLynn!
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From: Lynn Evans
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Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2011 8:26 AM
Subject: [tabi] Do it yourself for the home owner
Is do-it-yourself really less expensive?
1/18/2011
If you own a house, there is probably some work to be done. It could be lots
of little maintenance projects. Or maybe you want a major renovation.
Unfortunately, any work will cost some money. That can be a problem if you're
on a tight budget. You may get the idea that doing the job yourself would be
less expensive.
In some cases, that might be true. But there are situations when hiring
professionals is the way to go. How can you tell?
Today's Cool Site can give you a clue. It has a sizeable database of common
household projects. And it tells you the likely costs involved for each one.
You can see how long the job should take. And you can get an estimate of
material costs. Plus, it tells you what steps are typically involved.
Then it gives you the estimated cost of hiring a professional. You can see if
the difference is worth it. And you can tell if the project is in your skill
level.
The site also has an extensive How To section. And you can find
project-specific planning calculators. It even suggests household projects
based on the time of year.
diyornot.com
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