Owning a home can come witha lot more responsibility than renting.
“There are just four skills to learn to become an accomplished DIYer,” Biermeier says.
“Those four are measuring, hammering, using a screwdriver, and cutting various materials.”
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Once you learn those, he says, “plumbing and electrical skills will come naturally.”
He also runs a consulting service to help homeowners tackle their own DIY projects.
So armed with those skills, these are the DIYs that every homeowner should know.
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Replacing furnace filters should be done every year.
Inspections, filter changes, cleaning, or other tasks should all be on the to-do list."
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The most important DIY project in any household is to develop and follow a thorough home maintenance plan.
And this skill can help you improve your kitchen, bathroom, and even laundry room.
Most drafts come from windows and doors in your home, andsealingthem up is a great skill to know.
So instead of calling a plumber every time it happens, learn how to troubleshoot these issues yourself.
