{"id":33447,"date":"2021-05-21T07:00:37","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T11:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=33447"},"modified":"2021-05-27T08:47:04","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T12:47:04","slug":"which-home-improvements-for-diy-and-which-for-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/which-home-improvements-for-diy-and-which-for-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Home Improvements To Tackle Yourself &#8230; And Which To Leave To The Professional"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1st\">first &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/diy-01ab.jpg\" alt=\"which home improvements for DIY\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33453\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/diy-01bb.jpg\" alt=\"which home improvements for DIY\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33454\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextproduct.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/029ed0ed-ca4c-4acd-b860-809b88be605b\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twenty20.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/men-painting-backyard-wooden-planter-with-protecta-7UNQ3ES\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Added living space<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Adding more living space to  a property is a common home renovation. Extending the space you have around  your home is a great way to improve what you already have and add value to your  property.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">However, this can be a pricey project, so if you need a loan for home  improvements, be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onemainfinancial.com\/personal-loans\/home-improvement\" rel=\"follow\">OneMain Financial<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">What could be DIY and should not:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li class=\"first\" style=\"margin-top: -20px !important\">\n<h5>Do have a go at decking:<\/h5>\n<p>If you want a place to enjoy your garden or a space to gather with friends in the yard, have a go at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2020\/06\/24\/how-to-build-a-deck-10-steps-to-diy-perfection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">building your own deck<\/a> area.<\/li>\n<li class=\"last\">\n<h5>Don&#8217;t attempt an extension:<\/h5>\n<p>If you need an extra bedroom, a study, or a sunny conservatory, leave this scale of building work to the professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about which home improvements for DIY &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#1st',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=deck+building+plans&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">deck building plans<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=deck+furniture&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">deck furniture<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=deck+fire+pit+table&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">deck fire pit table<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog ref double topbloc little10\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/c\/ah\/how-to-build-a-deck\/9ba683603be9fa5395fab90762ef0cc\">HOW TO: do you need retaining wall?<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite pin\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=backyard deck ideas\">PINTEREST: backyard deck ideas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyadditions.com\/Extensions\/Home-Extensions-Room-or-Home-Addition-Costs-House-Addition-Plans.html\">INFO: planning a home addition<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RtLdNgys1Wg\">YOUTUBE: how build floating deck<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">SHOP: DYI tools (scroll)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- second section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"2nd\">second &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1st\">first &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/diy-02aa.jpg\" alt=\"which home improvements for DIY\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33456\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/diy-02bb.jpg\" alt=\"which home improvements for DIY\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33457\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextproduct.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/ecc13bf2-90b6-45db-a5e2-7ef6bd9e1113\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Take out the tool box<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>If you are itching to take out your toolbox, there are lots of things you can have a go at and some you shouldn&#8217;t even consider.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">What could be DIY and what should not:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li class=\"first\" style=\"margin-top: -20px !important\">\n<h5>Do put up book shelves:<\/h5>\n<p>Putting up shelves or even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisoldhouse.com\/furniture\/21016496\/how-to-build-a-bookcase\">building a complete bookshelf<\/a> should provide enough of a challenge for a novice.<\/li>\n<li class=\"last\">\n<h5>Don&#8217;t start taking out walls:<\/h5>\n<p>Determining whether a wall is needed structurally and what you need to do if it is, is a job only a trained professional should tackle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about which home improvements for DIY &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=bookshelf+plans&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">bookshelf plans<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=bookshelf+decor&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">bookshelf decor<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=bookshelf+geometric&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">geometric bookshelves<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog ref double topbloc little8\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyhandyman.com\/project\/can-i-remove-this-wall-removing-a-load-bearing-beam\/\">CAN YOU: remove this wall?<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite gooimage\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=creative+book+shelves+diy&#038;tbm=isch&#038;sxsrf=ALeKk01eWhDPkjmPgKZyHdkNfo4tKHD_Gw%3A1621507307981&#038;source=hp&#038;biw=1920&#038;bih=978&#038;ei=6zymYL-OOLqu5NoPhpSm4Ac&#038;oq=creative+book+shelves+&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgQIABAeMgYIABAFEB46BAgjECc6BQgAELEDOggIABCxAxCDAToGCAAQCBAeUIQGWOstYMVLaABwAHgAgAFaiAGiCJIBAjIymAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWc&#038;sclient=img\">IMAGES: creative bookshelves DYI<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nHIljpBIesQ\">YOUTUBE: wall book shelves library<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- magazine script --><\/p>\n<div id=\"magtopics\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"takeout ideas\">May We Suggest Other <em>Photo Remodeling Ideas<\/em> About<br \/>\n&#8220;DIY Projects For The Home and Garden&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row postremodelingideas\">\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/10-diy-bathroom-updates-you-can-do-over-the-weekend\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bathupgrade_01.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/10-diy-bathroom-updates-you-can-do-over-the-weekend\/\">10 DIY Bathroom Updates You Can Do Over the Weekend<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/diy-vertical-garden-ideas-for-balcony\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/verticalgarden_09.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/diy-vertical-garden-ideas-for-balcony\/\">DIY Vertical Garden Ideas for Balcony and Patios<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/diy-desk-ideas-to-make-working-at-home-a-cinch\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/officestuff_06.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/diy-desk-ideas-to-make-working-at-home-a-cinch\/\">DIY Desk Ideas to Make Working at Home a Cinch<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear-float\"><\/div>\n<p><!----------- third section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"3rd\">third &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1st\">first &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/diy-03aa.jpg\" alt=\"which home improvements for DIY\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33459\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/diy-03bb.jpg\" alt=\"which home improvements for DIY\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33460\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextproduct.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/a6aa8b3a-899b-4de8-a71f-ad29ca597ffb\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pixabay<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/9e9e6e5c-19c1-499d-ab19-ffb0c76e1f58\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>New bathroom<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>If you are renovating your bathroom, you can definitely make a saving by doing some, but not all, of the work yourself.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">What could be DIY and what should not:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li class=\"first\" style=\"margin-top: -20px !important\">\n<h5>Do retile:<\/h5>\n<p>For an instant restyle, changing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.housebeautiful.com\/room-decorating\/bathrooms\/g3414\/bathroom-tile-ideas\/\" rel=\"follow\">tiles<\/a> around your tub or sink is an effective upgrade and definitely a job you could  consider having a go at yourself.<\/li>\n<li class=\"last\">\n<h5>Don&#8217;t replace the pipes:<\/h5>\n<p>When it comes to plumbing, the expense of getting something wrong, causing leaks, or worse, just isn&#8217;t a risk worth taking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about which home improvements for DIY &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tile+installation+kit&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">tile installation kit<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ceramic+tile&#038;rh=n%3A324031011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ceramic tiles<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tile+cutter&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">tile cutter<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog ref double topbloc little8\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tileshop.com\/resources\/how-to-lay-tile\">HOW TO: lay tile<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometips.com\/plumbing_fixtures.html\">INFO: understanding home plumbing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/h6AABdEfpwI\">YOUTUBE: installing tile floor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"ideas-googlead\" id=\"adspace\">\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"script-googlebox\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- letsrenovate image responsive --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3974480447825003\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9885492968\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----------- fourth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"4th\">fourth &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/diy-04aa.jpg\" alt=\"which home improvements for DIY\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33461\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/diy-04bb.jpg\" alt=\"which home improvements for DIY\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33462\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextproduct.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Decorating jobs<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Giving your rooms a facelift doesn&#8217;t always require paying someone to do the job for you. What could be DIY and what should not:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li class=\"first\" style=\"margin-top: -20px !important\">\n<h5>Do paint walls and woodwork:<\/h5>\n<p>If you have a steady hand and attention to detail, you can tackle some painting jobs yourself.<\/li>\n<li class=\"last\">\n<h5>Don&#8217;t install molding:<\/h5>\n<p>Working at heights, perfecting corners, and ensuring the neatest finish means molding is better left to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2021\/03\/26\/why-hiring-a-painter-is-better-than-diy\/\">professional painter<\/a> and decorator. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about which home improvements for DIY &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=paint+color+fan&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">paint color fan<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=paint+samples&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">paint samples<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=interior+paint+supplies&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">painting supplies<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog ref double topbloc little7\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">References (opens new win except noted)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite conservice top\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">SERVICES: handyman services (see below)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplymadebyrebecca.com\/2019\/04\/22\/how-to-decorate-like-a-professional\/\">HOW TO: decorate like a professional<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/design\/decorating\/color\/how-to-choose-a-color-scheme-pictures\">INFO: choosing color scheme<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite blogplan\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/remodeling-guide\/\">PLANNING: remodeling guide (same win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- youtube contractor script --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 65px !important\" id=\"tubeservice\"><blockquote class=\"style-8\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"video idea\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2eUxz_or2Qs\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!-- script: kitchen--><\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube\" id=\"tb2SPEC2\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\" photohead novwhite\">Find Handyman Services <span>(opens new win)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113468.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Handyman<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113408.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carpentry<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113437.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Electrical<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113520.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plumbing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep\">top-rated, pre-screened local contractors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icon_pdf.png\" alt=\"pdf file\"\/><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/contractor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FREE: download contractor selection<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep service\">enter zip code &#8211; powered by HomeAdvisor &trade;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"contractordocguides\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube ideasdocs\" id=\"tb2SPEC\">\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" class=\"photohead novwhite guide\">Quick Contractor Guides<\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-select.html\">selecting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-negotiate.html\">negotiating<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-work.html\">working with<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-inspect.html\">inspecting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"height: 20px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- end script --><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/blockquote><\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end youtube script --><\/p>\n<p><!----------- fifth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"5th\">fifth and last &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/diy-05aa.jpg\" alt=\"which home improvements for DIY\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33463\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/diy-05bb.jpg\" alt=\"which home improvements for DIY\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33464\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextproduct.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/9e9e6e5c-19c1-499d-ab19-ffb0c76e1f58\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>In the garden<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>There are plenty of gardening tasks you can safely carry out for yourself, but some are simply not worth the peril. It displays as a small decor piece that adds to your garden landscaping.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">What could be DIY and what should not:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li class=\"first\" style=\"margin-top: -20px !important\">\n<h5>Do cut back shrubs: <\/h5>\n<p>Do your research and find out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/home\/gardening\/a20705769\/why-you-should-stop-pruning-your-trees-in-the-fall\/\" rel=\"follow\">best time to prune<\/a> and you can confidently cut back shrubs and even relocate plants  around the garden.<\/li>\n<li class=\"last\">\n<h5>Don&#8217;t try to remove a tree:<\/h5>\n<p>Tree surgeons are well trained and have all the necessary equipment for safely removing branches or entire trees, so it&#8217;s best to leave this job to them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about design options for concrete flooring &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=shrub+trimmer&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">shrub trimmer<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=high+tree+cutter&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">high tree cutter<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=chainsaw&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">chainsaw<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none commenttag\">What <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share about<br \/>what DIY projects that you have completed without calling a professional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog ref double topbloc little95\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/n\/how-to\/pruning-hedges\">HOW TO: prune shrubs\/hedges<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyhandyman.com\/list\/how-to-cut-down-a-tree\/\">INFO: cutting down a tree<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/W9ZjIkBwTCw\">YOUTUBE: prune\/trim not to kill<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"imagecredit\">Cover image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/male-hand-making-a-thumbs-up-gesture-holding-his-h-W2BHEZ4\">which home improvements for DIY by envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">end of post &#8230; please share it!<\/p>\n<table class=\"sharequote white image\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"twittericon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?button_hashtag=Recommending this post&#038;ref_src=https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/which-home-improvements-for-diy-and-which-for-professionals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" 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class=\"accordion shopmore\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord active\"><a class=\"title head\" href=\"#\"><span>Amazon Tools:<\/span> Workbench<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=workbenches&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">workbenches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=adjustable workbench&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">adjustable bench<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tool box&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">tool box<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ladders&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ladders<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=extension ladder&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">extension ladder<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=platform ladder&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">platform ladder<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tool cabinets&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">tool cabinets<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tool chest&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">tool chest<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tool pegboard&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">tool pegboard<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=multi-use ladder&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">multi-use ladder<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=step ladder&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">step ladder<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=step stool&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">step stool<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=compressors&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">compressors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=air pumps&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">air pumps<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=generators&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">generators<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=shop vacs&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">shop vacs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=dry vac bags&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">dry vac bags<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power washers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">power washers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column10\">\n<p class=\"bestseller\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/shopamazon\/shop-structure-garage-tools.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">view bestsellers in workbench tool sets<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Power Tools<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power drills&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">power drills<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power demolition drill&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">demolition drill<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power hammer drill&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">hammer drill<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power saws&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">power saws<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=block saw&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">block saw<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=circular saw&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">circular saw<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power screwdriver&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">power screwdriver<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=screw guns&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">screw guns<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=impact driver&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">impact driver<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=jig saw&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">jig saw<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=miter saw&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">miter saw<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=table saw&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">table saw<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power sanders&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">power sanders<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=belt sander&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">belt sander<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=detail sander&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">detail sander<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=disc sander&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">disc sander<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=rotary tools&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">rotary tools<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Hand Tools<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hammers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">hammers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pick hammers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pick hammers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=sledge hammers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">sledge hammers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wrenches&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wrenches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=metric wrenches&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">metric wrenches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=box wrenches&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">box wrenches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=split hammers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">split hammers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=axes&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">axes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=mallets&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">mallets<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=cap wrenches&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">cap wrenches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pipe wrenches&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pipe wrenches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=strap wrenches&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">strap wrenches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pliers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pliers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=locking pliers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">locking pliers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=plier set&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">plier set<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=screwdrivers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">screwdrivers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=screwdriver socket&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">screwdriver socket<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td 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class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=metric socket set&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">metric set<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=SAE socketset&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">SAE set<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=deep socket set&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">deep socket set<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tape measure&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow 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href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=clamps&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">clamps<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=vices&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">vices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=staple guns&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">staple guns<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hard hats&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">hard hats<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td 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