Homework: When to do home repairs yourself
Quick ReadIn times of economic hardship, "do-it-yourself" is a tempting mantra for many homeowners with dripping faucets, running toilets, leaky windows or sticky locks.
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In times of economic hardship, "do-it-yourself" is a tempting mantra for many homeowners with dripping faucets, running toilets, leaky windows or sticky locks.
The savings can add up when you don't have to call a tradesman or repairman, especially for things like painting, plumbing and appliance repair, says Ken Collier, editor-in-chief of the magazine The Family Handyman. "Parts are a small...
