Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Preparing For Your Personal Do-It-Yourself Project

By Bari Gutzler


Numerous homeowners would love to make changes around their homes and feel that they can do it more economically if they do it themselves rather than hire other people to do it for them. Many times, the job does not get done in nearly the period of time they projected and it ends up running them triple the amount of money they thought it would. Now this typically happens because the jobs are significantly less easy as you think, and you make more mistakes than you were expecting.

There are many actions that you can do to prevent this from happening, so you won't make the same mistakes in the future. The # 1 priority that's not done by some individuals is the obtaining of the required permits. Working together with the government is not something most people enjoy but it can be beneficial in the long term. Not only will this make certain that the job is completed correctly, but without the permits you must have, your insurance probably won't cover you. Be sure to check your local building code permit requirements if you're going to take on any sort of project other than just repainting the inside or outside of your house.

Failing to utilize the right tools can end up costing you additional money and time in the end. Despite the fact that it's easier than you think to rent many tools, you may want to invest in your own if you anticipate using them in other projects. When the job takes long enough, the cost of renting a tool could be almost as much as buying it, so it would be wiser to purchase what you need, only don't skimp and get a tool that is too cheaply made. Take some time to clear the work space so that you will not have any issues with delivery materials. You have to have them located in an area that is protected from inclement weather as well as possible thieves.

If you are going to perform the job, you should do it right, so don't skimp on materials. Select drywall that is greater than 5/8 inch and flooring that is greater than 3/4 inch. Be certain that you have adequately prepared the walls before you paint your first stroke. Before painting, it is best to clean and sand the walls and make sure that any holes are completely filled. If you have oil-based paint that needs covering, you will definitely need a coat of primer, or stain blocker, and this also works for stains, paint that is peeling or trying to cover a darker color. Next, you should use the appropriate paint, with flat paint for the ceiling. Interior walls should always be done with a satin finish or eggshell to ensure that they can be washed if necessary.

As you might not be familiar with the tools, you need to take extra precautions for your own safety. It will certainly defeat the goal of doing your own work in the event that you were to get hurt. Learn everything you are able to prior to starting your project and don't be too proud to seek assistance if you need it. You can find a lot of suggestions at your local lumber yard or hardware store.




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