If you’re like many homeowners, you probably have a list about a mile long of things you want to change about your home—and things that need to be fixed around your home. With a list that long, it’s frequently tempting to take care of the issue or renovation yourself instead of shelling out the extra money to hire someone else. Which makes sense for some tasks, but for others, it might be best to hire a professional right off the bat. At Treasure Coast Window Fashions serving Jensen Beach, we have a few tips that might help you decide if it’s OK to DIY. Read on!
Before You Start the Project
Before you start tearing out pipes or knocking down walls, consider the following to determine if you should hire a contractor instead of going it alone:
- Many projects, whether they’re maintenance or renovations, can lean toward the dangerous side, especially if electricity or heights are part of the equation. Before you install that new fuse box or try to replace your shingles, ask yourself if you could get injured doing the work. If the answer is yes, it’s best to call the professionals.
- Skill set. You might be able to knock out smaller projects pretty easily, but some are more complex and require experience and skill. Are you comfortable taking on a major renovation if it means you might be learning as you go? As a general rule of thumb, you’ll more likely want to contract with a licensed professional if you’re looking to fix anything involving electricity, water, or heat sources.
- You might be drawn by the lower cost of DIY, but your project could take a lot of time—even weeks or months—including on evenings and weekends. If you want the project done quickly, you might not have enough hours in the day to get it done. If that’s the case, hiring someone to take care of the project might be your best solution.
DIY for Window Fashions
Off-the-shelf window treatments sold at local home goods stores can be tempting—they offer lower prices and seem easy to add to a home. However, while they might make for a temporary solution, you might find that you’re not happy with those products in the long run. Instead, consider Treasure Coast Window Fashions customization and professional installation. The professionals offer proper fit and measurement for your product, including understanding how to manage windows that aren’t perfectly square; an understanding mounting depth; an eye for seeing if the window’s woodwork or any hardware (like cranks) will be an issue for installation; advice on how furniture placement might impact your final look; and knowledge about how to install the treatment for the best light control. On top of that, the professional installer will use the most advanced equipment and techniques when measuring and installing. As you can guess, anything less than a perfect fit means less than perfect performance and look. So don’t hesitate to spend a little extra money on the professionals—it will be money well spent.
Professionally Installed Window Treatments in the Greater Jupiter, Jensen Beach FL Areas
Treasure Coast Window Fashions provides more than just the finest window coverings. Our owners are involved in every project from start to finish to ensure your window covering project exceeds your expectations. We serve Jensen Beach, Ft. Pierce, Hobe Sound, Hutchinson Island, Indiantown, Jupiter, Lake Worth, Okeechobee, Palm City, Port Saint Lucie, Riviera Beach, Tequesta, Vero Beach and Hobe Sound, FL.
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