I bought a townhouse 8 years ago and rented it out for a couple of years. When I decided to sell it I knew that it would need a serious facelift. Once I got into it, however, I realized this was going to be a lot more than my diy-er wanted to handle. $20,000, 2 months of daily work for 2 people with full time jobs and families, new tools, forfeiting summer vacations… and oh by the way did I mention I was very pregnant?
So, when do you know what to do on your own and when it’s time to call in the experts? Can’t you take credit for the beautiful new home even when you stroked the pen instead of swinging the hammer? Or is it like Thanksgiving dinner when your in-laws compliment you on the fabulous apple crumb pie that you totally bought in the frozen section and you technically baked so you reply with a somewhat guilty “thanks”? Where’s the line between I can do this myself and I don’t need to have my own show about this because I have a full time life already?
Come talk to me at the Fairfax Community Home Show March 10-11, and then listen to Nicole Curtis, DIY’s “The Rehab Addict”.
