Hey mama,

Owning a home means doing home repairs now and then. Some things are simple, such as changing a light bulb or replacing outlet covers. Other times there are home repairs you should never do yourself. If there is a chance you could hurt yourself or cause greater damage to your home, it’s time to call in an expert.

Home Repairs You Shouldn’t Do Yourself 

When There Is a Water Issue

It can be empowering to install a shiny new bathroom faucet on your own or tighten a bolt under the kitchen sink. These are pretty simple and when done on your own will save you a lot of money. Other projects like a sudden drip from the upstairs bathroom that goes into the living room is too great a risk to take care of on your own (unless you happen to be a plumber.)

If the damage at hand is large, messy, and looks costly, please call a local plumber. Water messes are great at creating bigger messes. Once things start to get wet, multiple areas can be destroyed. And when walls, ceilings, and floors get involved, there may be demo needed.

A sewer line inspection is a cost-effective solution to find out the exact problem behind the pipeline blockage. It saves a lot of time and allows the plumbers to find the issues without digging, removing flooring, or tearing down walls to access pipes. A sewer line inspection is not something that you can do-it-yourself. In case of clogged or blocked sewer lines – professional plumbers do CCTV sewer line inspections to find out the exact source of problems causing the issue.

When There Is an Electrical Issue

Electrical fires are no joke, and in our homes, we need to be careful. Most of us can handle changing a light bulb or replacing a fuse. When it comes to handling wires, electrical issues are one of the home repairs you should never do yourself.

If you’re having trouble with outlets, installing new lights, or any other electrical issues, ask around for well-respected electricians in your area.

When There Is a Gas Issue

Keep your plumber on speed dial; they don’t just repair water pipes. Plumbers also take care of the gas needs in your home.

Gas is used in many homes for heating and cooking. If you smell gas, call your gas company emergency number immediately after leaving your home and turning off the main gas valve if possible. For other things such as switching from electric to gas, installing a new stove or dryer, or suspecting a problem with the gas connection, call your plumber to take care of these issues. Gas lines need to be installed properly to be safe and, if an emergency begins to happen, should always be repaired immediately.

Don’t give up on your DIY projects. Just make sure to keep the safe ones in your DIY category, and leave the not-so-safe ones to the experts.

Good luck with your home repair endeavors! Please stick around and join my mama tribe! You won’t want to miss out on new posts, updates, giveaways, and freebies! 

Much Love, JessXO