Rookie DIY mistakes that cost you...way more than you think

Avoid the most common rookie DIY mistakes to save time and money. We're sharing the worst mistakes to avoid with DIY Network's Kayleen McCabe. We've all been there. Mistakes happen. Especially when we're doing something new. And sometimes it's hard to see all of the consequences that can happen when we forget or avoid something along the critical path to DIY wonderment. That's why we're sharing the most common DIY mistakes with you: to help save you time and money in your next DIY project. Licensed contractor and 2009 Stud Finder winner Kayleen McCabe uses her unique combination of gutsy innovation and expert trade tricks to take on any home improvement challenge she can find, including renovating a massive duplex that took six months to complete. On DIY Network’s Rescue Renovation, Kayleen saves project-challenged homeowners who are in over their heads with their renovations. She points out exactly what went wrong and formulates a seven-day action plan to turn bad jobs into jaw-dropping rooms.If you need quick advice for a home improvement project, check out our 3,300 blogs or 1,000 vidoes. Or just send us a note. We're happy to help.