Do You Need Help for that Outdoor Project?
Posted on April 1, 2014 by bob in Features
By Jennifer Bowen
The hosts of HGTV make outdoor renovation projects look easy, but they require some skill and effort. When considering if it’s time to call in a professional, ask yourself a few questions:
1) Do I have the knowledge and skills needed to accomplish this project? 
2) Is it worth my time and effort?
3) Can this project potentially lead to injury?
4) Can I do damage to my house or yard by attempting this myself?
For projects bigger than planting a few perennials, it may benefit you to call in help. At the very least, it helps to run your plans by a professional and seek their advice, even if you intend to go it alone.
A pro can tell you whether your budget realistically fits your project and give guidance on the tools you’ll need to get the job done.
Consider getting help with projects that require a lot of digging. Alabama soil can take its toll on your back.
Building patios and decks are labor and time intensive and require a certain amount of skill, not just with a hammer and saw, but with design.
You can end up spending more money learning from mistakes than you would have spent hiring a professional.
The key is knowing your limitations and being honest about them.
“Some people have the want and need to do something,” said Sonny Hodges, SH&G Landscaping, “but they don’t have the knowledge or time or physical capability, because it’s hard work. Digging a hole anywhere in this town is difficult.”
