There is real satisfaction in fixing something yourself, and we happily cheer on simple jobs: swapping a showerhead, touching up paint, tightening a loose hinge. A basic toolkit and a free afternoon cover a surprising amount.
But some repairs punish guesswork. Anything inside an electrical panel, anything involving gas lines, and any leak inside a wall cavity belongs to a licensed pro. The cost of getting those wrong dwarfs the price of a service visit.
Our rule of thumb: if the job needs a permit, shuts off power or water to the whole house, or could damage the room around it, call us first. A free estimate costs nothing, and we will tell you honestly when a job is safe to DIY.