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Not really sure why you are being downvoted. My own experience aligns with what you are describing. For most residential work a homeowner can do a solid job as
by markkanof 6y ago
Not really sure why you are being downvoted. My own experience aligns with what you are describing. For most residential work a homeowner can do a solid job as long as you are handy and willing to spend a little time familiarizing yourself with building codes and the appropriate techniques. Being a professional means being able to estimate accurately, meet those estimates, manage multiple jobs, etc.
If timeline isn't the most critical factor a homeowner can do an excellent job. Often even better than the professionals because you will be willing to spend extra time and attention to get everything perfect.
- Shebanator 6y agoAnd yet there is me, having to go to Home Depot 3 times for a simple job, and still managing to mess it up.
- grogenaut 6y agonot sure if you've ever watched a crew work but one of the reasons for the cheap labor junior guy is to run to home depot.
- no-s 6y ago>> but one of the reasons for the cheap labor junior guy is to run to home depot. And then get the wrong stuff, which the contractor will make do anyway if there's even the remote possibly it will work. and so on. After a while and some $$$ wasted you will get a feel for what's reasonable and what's bogus.