Did you spend the weekend tackling some DIY? Have a few improvements you would like to make at home? Before you go dismissing the need for a handyman, it might be useful to learn from these mistakes first.
Here are 12 hilarious home improvement fails you probably should avoid.
Don’t block the windows:
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Cement and cinder-block construction was popular during the building boom of the 1940s to the 1960s. Cracks that develop in the mortar between blocks allow water penetration.
Also furnaces more than 20 years old are not only inefficient, noisy and costly to operate, they lack safety features like shut-off valves, which can make them dangerous to maintain.
Plumbing problems can require costly repairs as galvanized steel pipes were used until 1970 for water supply lines.
Fact: Homes built prior to and during the 1950s may have zero insulation in some areas – especially the attic.
Approximate cost of repairs:
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Take nothing for granted no matter what the previous owner or realtor says. “Hire an inspector, but also a licensed contractor accustomed to remodeling old homes to give you a realistic estimate on repairs,” advises Tom Green, a restorer in Brookfield, Massachusetts, whose company specializes in foundation and frame repair. Green states that even a functioning older house will likely have multiple ailments, you will need to start with the most urgent project. If the roof is leaking or you’re told the furnace or electrical wiring is dangerous, have those repaired first.
Green also states that the foundation is also important to address in the beginning. Green begins with the sills of the foundation (8″ x 8″ timbers that sit on the foundation). Any deterioration with the structure should be evident here, particularly on the lower edge.
Approximate cost of repairs:
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Thanks to Mikey Goodman of “Holmes Magazine” and Tom Green for content
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