“Note to Self, That Was a Mistake” 12 Tasks You’ll Regret Not Hiring Someone For

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We all know that doing some tasks ourselves is cost-effective and beneficial in the long run.

However, certain things are worth paying someone else to do, even if it costs a little more out-of-pocket.

Outsourcing these jobs will free up valuable time and energy for other areas of life and can also be essential investments that set you up for success.

Read on to explore why outsourcing some tasks in business and everyday life pays off, with examples of services worth shelling out extra money for expert help!

#1. Movers

Moving on your own or with the help of friends and family can be expensive and time-consuming.

With the support of professional movers, you can get things done faster, maintain your peace of mind knowing that things are less likely to break during travel and take advantage of additional services like packing and unpacking so you don’t have to do anything at all.

#2. Plumbing Work

Plumbing work is messy.

Do the job wrong, and you’re looking at significant damage inside your home or underneath it, which can be terrible to deal with.

Hiring a septic tank cleaner and plumbers for other work you need saves you a ton of time and hassle (and it’s also much less gross).

#3. Projects That Involve Going Under the House

Spaces underneath houses are rarely warm and inviting.

They’re dirty, likely heavily populated by spiders, and may even contain a few wild animals here and there.

Put simply, you don’t want to deal with any work that needs to be done under the home. 

Instead, pay a professional to do it for you.

#4. Major Electrical Work

Electrical work is tricky, and it’s something that needs to be heavily understood before even the most basic of tasks is undertaken.

People who try to do their own electrical work may end up not solving the problem or creating a new one.

At worst, they’re in for a shocking experience.

Unless you are an electrician, it’s best to have an electrician deal with any electrical work you need done around the home.

#5. Garage Door Springs

Garage doors seem relatively simple, so many are confident they could easily tackle a garage door spring project.

Few people don’t know that garage door springs are nothing to mess around with.

If you are not prepared, a garage door crashing down can be incredibly deadly.

Reach out to a professional to see what they have to say and see what kind of a deal you can get to get someone out there to your home who knows what they’re doing.

#6. Painting

Painting is something that many homeowners like to do themselves.

It can be therapeutic and fun, especially for minor projects.

However, others can become quickly infuriated by a painting project, especially if the scope of it is quite large or if they experience any issues along the way.

The good news?

You don’t even have to tackle this type of task on your own.

Instead, reach out to a professional painter who can handle the painting projects you might have in your home’s interior or exterior.  

#7. Dog Grooming

Dog owners might prefer to do some things themselves when it comes to grooming, especially if their furry friends aren’t comfortable around many groomers.

You can easily wash your dog and give them a decent haircut with the proper setup.

But there may be some activities that a professional dog groomer is better suited for, like clipping toenails.

At that point, if you’re unable to do everything on your own, it might be better to find a dog groomer that your dog is comfortable with and pay to get them the full treatment they require.

#8. Cutting Down Trees

Cutting down trees is another simple project, but it can turn deadly quickly.

You can end up cutting it and having it fall on top of you or others (or even your property), accidentally down a power line, and more.

You might even injure yourself with your tools long before you can get the tree down.

Unless you’re a skilled lumberjack and you know exactly what you’re doing, reach out to a professional instead.

#9. Roofing

A roofing project can be cleared in days or weeks with the right team.

On your own, you can take much longer and make mistakes that either worsen the current problem or create an entirely new one.

There are also all the risks that come with roofing, such as falling off the roof during the project and potentially hurting your back or worse.

Could you do all the work required to fix your roof and ensure it’s in good condition for 15 years or more?

Potentially.

Is it much better to get an estimate from roofing companies in your area and trust them to do the job right?

Absolutely.

#10. Cleaning the House

Cleaning up the house isn’t a major chore, but there are many reasons why someone may enlist the help of a housekeeper instead of doing it themselves.

One reason is that it gives them more time to focus on other things they need to take care of, which is a good reason for those who are busy and don’t have enough time in their schedules to manage chores and other essentials.

Others say it improves roommate situations because no one has to worry about who does what or the consequences of not doing chores.

If you haven’t thought about it, now might be the time to get a housekeeper!

#11. Drywalling

Drywalling seems like magic to some, with their own personal projects turning out terribly.

If you know this type of work isn’t for you (and you don’t want to practice to get it just right), reach out for some help.

#12. Cleaning Out Your Rain Gutters

Cleaning out your rain gutters can be a messy job that takes a while to do if they’re packed with leaves and other debris.

This job might also not be great for those who are unsteady on ladders.

If you’re someone who doesn’t like cleaning the gutters for whatever reason, there are professionals out there who will do the job for you.

Time vs. Money

We all exchange time for money, but few of us stop to think about if our time is better spent doing the things we love instead of taking care of chores.

If you learn to stop thinking of things costing money and think instead of what you get in terms of time for paying for things, you could be much happier.

TIME VS. MONEY

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