Home Renovations and Projects: Go DIY or Hire a Contractor?

Should We Hire a Contractor or DIY This Home Project? If you had to rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 on how handy you are, what would it be? First off congrats if it's a seven or higher.  However, even if you're more in the one to three range, chances are you had those moments and conversations about how cool it would be to tackle some projects.  It could be as simple as a splash of paint, switching up the decor, okay sprucing up a room, or even tackling a renovation.  Maybe it's because you're stuck at home and you're thinking, 'yeah, we need to change this up.  Or it could be the not so subtle influence of that HGTV binge of  But then you hit this wall. Let's call this wall reality. And the reality is telling you that updating your kitchen is going to cost you a whole lot of money because you're going to need a contractor and a team to execute your dream.  Or you hope to save some money and do the work yourself, but you're the person who just gave themselves a two.  What do you do?  First, take a step back and relax. There's no rush or deadline.  Second, enjoy this episode because we're digging into figuring out how to tackle your home projects, big or small!  In this episode we'll get into:  How to decide whether or not to DIY How to find the best contractor for you and your budget Expanding your DIY skills Ready? Let's get started!  Resources to Make Your Home Renovation Project More Affordable If you're planning on doing a home renovation project and you want to keep it stylish and affordable, here are some resources to check out!  Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Designer Kitchen on an IKEA Budget? Renovate, Remodel…Relax! 8 Ways to Save on Home Renovations Weekend Home Organization Projects DIY vs. professional renovation: What to tackle yourself and what to leave to the pros Thank You to Our Partner Coastal Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union! If you're living in the Raleigh Durham area and you're at the stage where you're planning and saving up for your home project, you really want to check out Coastal.   Besides having competitive rates with savings, they also have loan options for home improvements, including a home equity line of credit (HELOC)!   Support the Podcast! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, here are some ways to support it. Spread the word! If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and become financially free, please share. Leave a review. Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and gets the word out about the podcast. Leave your review on Apple or Stitcher. Grab a copy of Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money. My book is designed for a busy couple to set up their finances in 4 weeks. Get tips and tools that have worked for other couples on their journey of building their marriage and wealth together! Music and Audio Credit Like the music in this episode? Music is by Staircases, Joshua Luke Smith, and Arms and Sleepers from Audiio. Additional audio comes from FreeSound.org: EnjoyPA and balloonhead.