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Projects Even a Frugal Mom Shouldn’t Do

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 Melissa Smallwood (aka Multi-tasking Mama) has worked with seniors and families as a professional organizer for several years and is the owner of Organized Life by Design, LLC. She has an extensive human services background. She is also the mom of three active boys (one of which has special needs). She enjoys helping people get their lives, calendars and homes organized so that they have time to see and enjoy their blessings! Melissa also has a passion for cheap yet chic home décor and has many resources available for decorating your home on a budget. Melissa has written many articles on organizing for various websites and organizations including Online Organizing.com, Show Mom the Money, Ask Baby Kid, Dr. Mommy Says, Sassy Mamas, Pink Lemonade of Life and more.

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If you’re a frugal mom like me, you’ve probably gotten used to the idea that you can fix a lot of the problems you encounter around the house without hiring a professional (or even adding it to the honey-do list).  However, there are some projects that those of us with out  professional training and a lot of experience should not get involved in.  Let’s take a look at the types of projects you’ll want to call a pro in for, and the reasons that no amateur should take them on.

Roofing

Installing a new roof on your home or repairing an old one is a dangerous proposition, especially if you’re thinking about doing it all by yourself.  Roofing can be tricky, and involves pretty significant heights.  I don’t know about you but I am not a fan of heights.  There’s a reason professional roofers almost never work alone.  Falls from a roof can cause serious, lasting injuries and can even be fatal.

On top of that, roofing requires a fairly large amount of experience and knowledge, from the standard asphalt roof to more complex slate shingle or standing seam steel roofs.  Get it wrong, and you’ve wasted a lot of materials and your roof may leak!  Of course, incorrect roofing may not show up in as obvious a fashion, either.  Trapped moisture under a badly installed roof could cause mold and rot that you won’t find for years.

Weather conditions always have to be taken in to consideration when roofing as well.  With all those variables when it comes to roofing, call a pro.

Next week, we will consider when to hire a professional regarding electrical issues.