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Are DIY Home Renos Worth It?

I have been renovating for a number of years and each new project seems to further develop my inappropriate vocabulary. New swear words are not the only thing that comes from renovations, each job also presents new challenges, so the learning never ends.
Even the simplest thing, this week I was putting shelves in closets and the final step, my wife wanted Mactac covering the shelves. That sounded simple enough, but that little task took years off my life. So when is it time to call the professionals? Here are a few things to think about if you are looking at a reno project.

Renovating… DIY or Hire a Pro?

 

I have often heard that renovations are the biggest test to a relationship and I have been on the receiving end of the frustration it causes your significant other. Apparently more than 10% of couples that renovate are not together to enjoy the end results.

Home Renovation is a Slippery Slope to Divorce

 

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