Yeah, DIY can save a ton, but honestly, some stuff is just better left to pros. Learned that the hard way after spending an entire weekend wrestling with electrical wiring—ended up calling an electrician anyway. YouTube makes it look easier than it is sometimes. But squirrels? Man, that's a whole different level of homeownership drama...guess I'll count myself lucky I haven't dealt with wildlife invasions yet.
"YouTube makes it look easier than it is sometimes."
Haha, totally feel you on that one. I once tried fixing a leaky pipe using a DIY video—ended up flooding the bathroom instead. But squirrels? Now I'm curious...how exactly do people even handle squirrel invasions?
Haha, squirrels are no joke...my parents had a family of them move into their attic last winter. They tried everything—traps, sealing holes, even blasting talk radio up there to annoy them out. Eventually had to call in a pro because nothing else worked. YouTube definitely didn't prepare them for that one. Makes me wonder what other surprises homeownership has waiting...
Honestly, squirrels might be the least of your worries. Ever thought about tree roots messing up your plumbing or foundation cracks sneaking up on you? People always underestimate the boring stuff like drainage or insulation until it hits their wallet hard. Did your parents get a full inspection before buying? Sometimes those reports catch things you'd never even think to check...
Yeah, inspections are gold—saved me from buying a place with hidden water damage once. Another sneaky one is outdated wiring... doesn't sound like a big deal until you're rewiring half the house just to get insurance. Learned that the hard way, haha.
