The Real cost of DIY

Your house is likely your most valuable asset. You don’t expect to DIY your car (a depreciating liability), but an entire industry called ‘DIY’ tells you can do house maintenance and renovations yourself. And in our general experience, it doesn’t always end well! 

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When DIY is Not the Best Plan

If you own a home, you have a to-do list. That is just a fact of life. Home ownership is an amazing adventure, but it is also a lot of work. There are many home repairs  that you can do yourself: you most likely would not hire a professional to change a lightbulb. Changing a light switch, however, is a different situation. Unless you are an electrician by trade, this is not a repair that you would want to tackle on your own. That is when you should call a reputable, professional company like Jim’s Building Maintenance.

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Most Common Home and Renovation Mistakes Homeowners Make

Home and renovation mistakes happen all of the time and they are much more common than you may think. It is important that before you start any renovation projects, you are fully prepared.

Want to know what the most common mistakes homeowners tend to make are? Keep reading on below.

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