I am an avid DIY'er. If I can just do it myself and get it done for less money, then I will. But there are some jobs that I prefer not to do myself and there are some jobs that I definitely would NOT attempt to do myself. So how do you decide when to hire and when to DIY? It is a difficult decision with many variables to consider. Let's explore a list of questions you can ask yourself that will make the decision simpler. Am I willing to take the risk? Notice that I didn't ask, "Do I have the expertise necessary to complete the task?" Chances are good that I don't! Some of the DIY projects I blog about I'm attempting for the first time. Because I'm not an expert in everything I attempt, I have to be willing to research tutorials, watch videos, and in the end take the risk to try it myself. This involves time and patience and a willingness to fail.