The Do-It-Yourself approach to home projects is extremely popular these days. And we get it, home projects can be fun and satisfying when you tackle them yourself. But we would urge homeowners to carefully weigh the pros and cons of DIY vs Professional when it comes to home remodels.

Often the most attractive thing about doing something DIY is the potential to save money. Need a room painted? Pick out the paint and get a few friends to help you get it done to save on labor. Want to refinish a dresser? Buy the supplies you need and make it a weekend project in your own garage.

When it comes to projects as extensive and multi-layered as revamping a kitchen, adding a second story or putting in a guest cottage though, taking it upon yourself could end up costing you more. There’s more room for error when doing tasks you aren’t extremely familiar with which would cost you extra time and money to correct. Also, construction projects that involve heavy materials and machinery, not to mention wiring and plumbing, create a greater potential for injury which could cost you even more than time and money.