Yahoo Lifestyle HGTV's Jonathan and Drew Scott Reveal Which Home Projects You Should Never, Ever DIY
At some point, most of us will want to give our homes at least a little bit of a face lift. But just like Kris Jenner wouldn't take a scalpel and some yarn to her own hairline, there are certain home improvement projects that you absolutely shouldn't do yourself, especially if you're a beginner.
HGTV stars Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott—two of the absolute best in the business when it comes to home design, remodels and repairs (and just being charming)—have seen and fixed just about it all, and they're not hesitant about sharing their secrets about the home updates and repairs you can do yourself.
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Get Online and Do Some Research
The first step to a DIY project at home? Hop online.
"I love that technology is making it easier for people who want to handle things at home," Jonathan tells Parade. "Because if you're calling in a professional trade every single time there's a little thing, it can really add up. There's a lot of stuff that you can handle at home yourself."
There are a ton of tutorials for design ideas and DIY projects, including on the Scott brothers' website, DrewAndJonathan.com, as well as on YouTube (we love the super-wholesome channel "Dad, How Do I?" for basic repairs and installations).
"I implore everyone to hop online. We even have at DrewAndJonathan.com a ton of editorial that is just meant to educate people on how they can bring that aesthetic on a dime. That's that's our goal, to inspire people to love where they live, and that comes through the content we create, that comes through the products we manufacture. All of this stuff is to try and help people get their home to work harder for them."
Jonathan and Drew Scott Reveal Which Home Projects You Should Not DIY—Exclusive
The next step? Know your limits and what not to attempt yourself—because if done incorrectly, you may not only severely damage your property, you can also seriously injure yourself.
"There are a lot of things you can learn a lot online nowadays, but just be realistic," Drew advises. "I'd say when it comes to electrical, plumbing, roofing, big things like that, leave it to a professional."
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Start Small With DIY Projects
If you're new to DIY home improvement, the Scott brothers recommend starting with a small, beginner-friendly project like patching a hole yourself.
"Doing things like drywall patching, it's actually pretty simple," Drew says. "You might not have it completely smooth like a pro, but at least with drywall, you can just sand it down and try again. Like there are ways to do it."
Jonathan adds, "There are a lot of good hack products now that will help you patch a hole really easily and really quickly."
He wasn't exaggerating—you can snag entire kits for under $8 and even small patches for less than four bucks.
Touch Some Grass (Or Just Add Greenery)
Some of the easiest and most rewarding DIY projects are outside—and an inviting outdoor space, whether it's in your front yard for curb appeal or a mini private herb garden on your apartment balcony, can really make you love your space more than you ever imagined. And the best part? It's not hard to make your yard or greenspaces gorgeous.
"I think there's a lot of value in the garden," Drew says. "For people who want to have a beautiful outdoor, entertaining space, potting a bunch of plants, instead of having to dig it into the garden or build gigantic garden boxes, is one way to do it cost effectively and easily."
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