While home improvement shows make many projects look simple, many require the help of a professional.
Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Question: I consider myself rather handy and like to do most of my home maintenance. What are the projects that are best left to the professionals?
DIYMaintenance can be cleaning or removing the mineral build up from fixtures. A mild 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water on a cloth or soft sponge and some elbow grease is all you need to make fixtures sparkle. Don’t forget to clean the screen at the end of the faucet, too. Using a plier or channel lock, unscrew it from the faucet. Set the screen in a mixture of 50% water and 50% distilled household vinegar. Let it sit for a while until you see a visible lessening of the mineral buildup.
Not a DIYSome tasks may require a professional. Almost all fixtures need some form of gasketing and skill to remove the existing fixture without breaking anything and reattaching the new one.Regarding your heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, unless you are skilled at servicing the various components, don’t mess with them. If you have a split system where part of the unit is on the roof, we do not recommend climbing up there. That’s an accident waiting to happen.
Replace the old thermostat with a newer programable one. Research the different types based on your needs and app skillset. This job can be simple, though some of us might need a millennial to assist with the programming. Not A DIYRunning a new circuit or adding an outlet or a new light location should be done by a professional. Some of these projects will require a permit from your local building department, especially when adding a room or component.DIYThere are quite a few things you can do to keep furniture looking great and functioning as it should. Dusting, vacuuming cushions, removing stains, and polishing per the manufacturer’s instructions are DIY tasks.
If you have the knowledge and the skills, have at it — with caution. Learn how to do some of these tasks by watching the videos on our website rosieonthehouse.com/videos.
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