(D I Y) Do It Yourself.

     It is unfortunate that so many products and appliances for the Home owner are manufactured from the Get-Go to be obsolete and thrown away rather than be repaired, which of course makes it more economical to replace something rather than repair it. Many home owners are capable of handling the Do It Yourself Projects such as broken windows, patching holes in plaster and drywall, cleaning stains, repairing cracked windows and their screens, or replacing a broken electrical switch or outlet. There may be other repairs that as a home owner you are not prepared to handle such as a broken water pipe or broken doors, latches or windows, or a leaky roof or water tank. Some times it becomes necessary to call a professional. Mocksville Home Repair can help you resolve most all types of Home Repair needs but we realize there are many Do It Yourself repairs that can be handled by the home owner, in which case if you need advice give us a call we will be glad to help. Remember, Repair is not the same as improvement, but many types of repairs can and will result in an improvement, sometimes repairs can lead to an improvement, especially when an upgrade is needed which may save money in the long run rather than costly long term repairs of an old or out dated system. Repairs often mean simple replacement of worn or used components intended to be periodically renewed by a homeowner, such as burnt out light bulbs, worn out batteries, or overfilled vacuum cleaner bags. Another class of home repairs relates to restoring something to a useful condition, such as sharpening tools or utensils, replacing leaky faucet washers, cleaning out plumbing traps, rain gutters. Because of the required precision, specialized tools, or hazards, some of these are best left to experts such as a plumber. One emergency repair that may be necessary in this area is overflowing toilets. Most of them have a shutoff valve on a pipe beneath or behind them so that the water supply can be removed while repairs are made, either by removing a clog or repairing a broken mechanism. With a useful selection of tools, typical materials and supplies on hand, and some home repair information or experience, a homeowner or handyman should be able to carry out a large number of DIY home repairs and identify those that will need the specialized attention of others.