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So you decided on DIY vs not DIY for your project..now what? If you weighed all the options, and chose to DIY then congrats! And good luck on your project. Hopefully it will turn out exactly how you imagined it would. Email us some pictures of the before & afters and we may showcase you in one of our upcoming blog posts! Send your submissions to jay@thedoityourselfer.com Decide that it would be better to hire a contractor?  Then you'll want to stack the odds in your favor when it comes to choosing the best person for the job. Don't worry if that seems like an impossible task these days. It's not. While it's true that there are a lot of less than stellar guys out there trust me..the good guys do exist.  Here's what you need to know to find a professional: Since the obvious advice has been around for a while, I won't spend a whole lot of time on things you have heard already. This includes meeting with the contractor in person, getting neighbor referral

The decision to do-it-yourself for home projects is not one to take lightly. There are several important factors to consider, including skill level, safety, and cost effectiveness. I'd like to give you some food for thought here, to help with your decision. Don't get me wrong. We are very pro-DIY here, but sometimes you do need to turn to a pro for certain projects. Take an honest look at each of these three considerations before your next project, and you may find yourself rethinking some things. SKILL LEVEL The first consideration for you to be aware of is your ability. It's perfectly OK to do some learning as you go for many projects. The internet has made it easier than ever to pick up tips and helpful advice before diving into a project completely green. What you need to be aware of however, is knowing your limitations. If you are sure that using a saw is uncomfortable for you for instance, it's best to avoid projects with a lot of cutting (at least until you ge

This is my honest review of My Shed Plans, that I personally purchased  here:   http://www.MyShedPlans.com and used to build the lean-to shed you see in the video. I will walk you through the process of the build, and discuss some of the things I liked vs. the things I feel could have been improved. If you would like to receive the BONUS VIDEO as soon as it is available, be sure to sign up here: http://thedoityourselfer.com/bonus-shed-plan-video/ If you liked this video, please give a thumbs up and hit the subscribe button! You can also leave a comment or question below. I will be uploading a series of more in depth videos on the shed build, plus there are a lot more great DIYer projects coming that you don't want to miss! Like us on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/theDIYer/