Almost every article written on beach house improvement ends up with the advice to hire a professional to do the job officially or face dire consequences.
My question is: Why is it necessary to write the article in the first place if someone else is going to do the job? Many jobs can be a “Do It Yourself” or DIY project even for those who don’t guess the difference between a box wrench and an versatile wrench, and fixing a leaky faucet is easy if you remember to turn off the water before starting, but people paint, build bookcases, and some even change the oil in their automobile if they are too cheap to go to a quick-oil-change place.
The term “eighth-rail issue” applies to a controversial subject that no politician will “touch” lest they face political disfigure. In the realm of DIY, that eighth-rail issue is Heating and Air Conditioning but there are a few things that can be done without the help of a qualified Heating and Air Conditioning professional! Changing filters is a single job, keeping leaves and debris away from the outdoor condenser unit is another, however gentle rinsing of the condenser fins will improve your Heating and Air Conditioning performance and unplugging a condenser drain line are jobs that even a mechanical klutz can perform. The concern is that once some people get a tool in their hands and realize that they can save cash with a DIY Heating and Air Conditioning repair, the urge to start attacking hose clamps, screws, nuts, and bolts becomes too unbelievable to resist. The result is those dire consequences mentioned earlier. This article will, of course, conclude by advising homeowners to let a professional Heating and Air Conditioning serviceman make any repairs. Any DIY effort without the proper tools may end up costing you dearly.