Chart: Remodel It Myself or Hire a Pro?

Hopefully, you have already considered some aspects of whether or not you want to take on home renovation projects yourself or hire a professional.

Now we get down to the details.  None of these recommendations are set in stone.  In fact, a few of them reflect my own bias.  For instance, I have no problem doing minor electrical work and so I recommend that you do it yourself.  But some homeowners fear touching anything electrical and don't even want to do something as simple as changing out an outlet.

  So, ​adapt these recommendations as you wish.

Project	Do It Yourself	Hire a Pro	Either Way
Additions--Design, Build	-	X	-
Baseboards--install	X	-	-
Ceramic/Stone tile--Install	-	-	X
Demolition--Walls, Ceiling	-	-	X
Driveway--Repave	-	X	-
Drywall--Finishing	-	-	X
Drywall--Hanging	X	-	-
Flooring, Laminate--Install	X	-	-
Flooring, Solid Hardwood--Install	-	X	-
Foundation Work	-	X	-
Gutters--Install	-	X	-
HVAC--Install	-	X	-
Insulate Closed Walls (Blown In)	-	X	-
Insulate Open Walls	X	-	-
Kitchen Cabinets--Hang	-	-	X
Minor Electrical Work	X	-	-
Painting--Interior	-	-	X
Pre-Hung door--Install	-	-	X
Retaining Wall, Exterior--Build	-	X	-
Re-wire Entire Room	-	-	X
Shower, Pre-Fab Unit--Install	X	-	-
Shower, Tiled--Install	-	X	-
Siding, Fiber-Cement (Whole House)--Install	-	X	-
Siding, Vinyl (Whole House)--Install	-	X	-
Toilet--Install	X	-	-
Vinyl Floor Tile--Install	X	-	-
Window Replacement	-	X	-