DIY always seems like such a good idea in the dream stage. Build in some equity with elbow grease. Get more for our money while learning some important skills. Create pretty spaces without having to deal with contractors. What could go wrong?
Plenty, actually. If you don't already have a DIY horror story, or at least a tale of woe that's funny only in the rear-view mirror, you're probably overdue. But you can avoid the problems and the pain by learning from others' mistakes.
Don't start a project without educating yourself
Putting up a backsplash. It seems like an easy enough task. One that you can involve your children in, even. And then you step back and take a look at your post-backsplash handiwork and realize…perhaps you should have consulted an expert. Or at least watched a YouTube video or two.
The truth is that you can learn almost anything you want today just by Googling it. There are tons of tutorials out there that can teach you how to lay wood floor or replace a window or, yes, do your own backsplash. Or, build a house from scratch, if that's what you're into. They probably won't turn you into an expert overnight, and, in many cases, an abbreviated study isn't going to compare to the work of someone who has been honing their craft for many years. But for the persistent DIYer, getting in some good study before starting your project is essential to doing a job well.
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