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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHomeowner\u2019s\ntoolbox necessities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that we have tackled the essentials you\u2019ll\nneed kicking around to take care of minor fix-ups in your home, let\u2019s talk a\nbit about the things you can do solo, and the things you should be leaving to\nthe experts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Swapping out a light fixture is an easy enough\ntask for the ambitious DIYer, but please leave the actual wiring to the\nprofessional and licensed electricians. Yes, they\u2019re more costly, but they have\nundergone years of training to gain their expertise and the outcome of their\nwork will (most likely) not cause any further damages, or, worst case scenario,\nstart an electrical fire that could burn your whole house down!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Too often, homeowners brave the breaker box\nand circuitry in hopes of saving a buck, but wires are easily crossed if you\ndon\u2019t have the know-how \u2014 and unfortunately, Grade 6 science doesn’t quite\ncover the basis in its electricity unit to help you rewire your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Frank Cohn, owner of Cohn Construction and\nhost of the Home Improvement Show on Toronto\u2019s NEWSTALK 1010 says electrical\nwork is his No. 1 job that should be left to the professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019ve seen too many electrical jobs where\npeople have done it themselves, or had a brother or an uncle do the wiring, and\na lot of these people are lucky they\u2019re alive to tell their tale because I find\nall sorts of buried wires or things wired improperly. It\u2019s so dangerous. I just\ncan\u2019t stress that enough,\u201d he told Discover<\/a>. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n The same can be said for major renovations,\nespecially finishing the basement. Unless you have enlisted the help from\nprofessional contractors (that may also be in your friend circle), you should\nleave most of the major renos to the pros. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Often, things such as fire-blocking or vapour\nbarriers can be overlooked in the planning and execution phases of these\nsolo-embarked endeavours, experts say. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once the base work is complete, you can\ncertainly take over and finish with drywalling, painting and decorating, but\nlike electrical work, leave the major design work to the professionals who know\nexactly what to look for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The price to pay for mistakes made during\nthese homemade renovations can cost tens of thousands of dollars, Discover\nsays, so you might as well pay a smaller amount up front and get the job done\nright. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next up is \u2014 you guessed it \u2014 plumbing. The\nwater version of electricity. Go ahead, snake your drain, unclog your pipes,\nreplace the toilet, even, but save yourself the trouble and potential (major)\ncosts associated with mistakes and hire a professional for the bigger jobs.\nFirst of all, not many of us want to be stuck with the gross aftermath of a DIY\nplumbing job gone wrong\u2026 am I right? Yuck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The need to\nknows<\/p>\n\n\n\n