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When to Tackle a Home Project on Your Own or to Call an Expert

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Owning a home comes with lots of maintenance, as well as lots of chances to renovate. All of that can get expensive, so many homeowners opt to take care of those things themselves. But even if the enthusiasm for the project is there, the skills for it might not be, so it might be best to call in a pro from the get-go. At Window Treats here in Monmouth Beach, we have a few ideas about when to draw the line and call for help. Read on for our tips!  

Things to Consider

While you can certainly enjoy the feeling of accomplishment and pride from doing the project yourself, consider the following to determine if it’s better to hire a contractor:

  • Safety. Especially if electricity or heights are involved, the project could lean to the dangerous realm. Before installing that new fuse box or trying to replace the shingles, get real about whether you might get injured doing the work. If the answer is yes, it’s time to call a pro.
  • Skills. Some smaller home projects can be easy enough to knock out, but some of the more complex ones require expertise. If you haven’t cut tile or worked on an HVAC system, recognize that you’ll have a pretty steep learning curve. Which also means lots of mistakes. As a general rule of thumb, you’ll more likely want to contract with a licensed professional if you’re looking to fix anything involving electricity, water, or heat sources.
  • Time. Saving money can certainly be a draw, but home projects frequently take a lot of time—including evenings, weekends, and any other spare moment outside of your regular job. To get the project done quickly, you might need to take time off work. It might be worth it to hire someone to do the job and leave your spare time spare.

Window Fashions

Off-the-shelf window treatments in your local home goods store can be tempting—and they might even be a short-term solution. But you might not be happy with those treatments in the long run. With professional installation from Window Treats, you’ll get customized fit (important for windows that aren’t perfectly square), a professional’s eye for seeing if the window’s woodwork or hardware will be an issue, advice on how furniture placement might impact your final look, and knowledge about how to install the treatment for the best light control. As you can guess, anything less than a perfect fit means less than perfect performance and look. So don’t hesitate to spend a little extra money on the professionals—it will be money well spent.

Professionally Installed Window Treatments in Monmouth Beach

Window Treats, Inc. is service-oriented business specializing in custom shades, blinds and draperies. We serve residential & commercial customers throughout New Jersey & New York, including Allenhurst, Brooklyn, Cherry Hill, Colts Neck, Deal, Eatontown, Elberon, Englewood, Fair Haven, Freehold, Holmdel, Little Silver, Locust, Long Branch, Manalapan, Manhattan, Marlboro, Middletown, Monmouth Beach, Monroe, New Brunswick, Oakhurst, Ocean Township, Rumson, Spring Lake, Teaneck. Contact us for a consultation!