Homebuilding & Renovating

A BUILDER’S VIEW WAYS OF TAKING ON DIY TO CUT YOUR COSTS

Before embarking on any areas of DIY or building work, always consider what would be the worst outcome if it all went wrong. Are you doing a relatively simple task where very little could end in disaster? Go for it. But if there are potential disasters and you’re not confident you understand the whole process, maybe leave it to the professionals. For example, if you’re thinking about removing your existing kitchen, it’s not just taking off some doors, removing base and wall units, end panels and worktops. You’ve also got to think about everything from the plumbing to the electrics, including:

● Hot and cold

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