Fit and finish
THE BENEFITS OF HIRING PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS
The do-it-yourself, or DIY, movement has inspired many homeowners to tackle home repair and remodeling projects on their own. DIY projects can be rewarding, and many homeowners who have embraced the DIY movement have discovered talents they never before knew they had.
But no matter how simple popular home-renovation television shows make remodeling projects appear, homeowners should know that such undertakings are far more difficult than they appear on television.
Homeowners who overestimate their abilities and the time they have to complete projects can cost themselves substantial amounts of money. In fact, there are a variety of reasons homeowners might want to work with professional contractors when tackling home-improvement projects. Consider the following.
EXPERIENCE
A trial-and-error approach can work with various projects and problems, but applying such an approach to homeimprovement projects is risky and potentially dangerous, not to mention costly. Experienced professional contractors who have strong track records won’t have to go through trial and error and are therefore more likely than DIYers to complete a project on time and on budget. It’s a good idea to seek recommendations from friends or neighbors before choosing a contractor.
“Contractors have the experience and knowledge to hire the right people who they know will get the job done in a timely manner,” said Kelly Watson, marketing coordinator at Whit Davis Lumber Plus in Jacksonville. “Because of these formed