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Do you need drywall installation or repair?

Should you do the drywall project yourself, or do you leave it to the professionals? That's a big question and one you should consider carefully.

Do It Yourself Drywall?
A small job - patching or installing part of a wall, for example - is not going to be a problem for someone who is very handy and maybe even has some drywall experience.

However, if you have to complete an entire room - a basement or attic, for example - it's going to be a very difficult and time-consuming project. One you may not have the tools and expertise for.

First, you need to consider your tools and materials. If you've already got the drywall materials, and you've done it all before, you'll still have to buy all the drywall and mud and tape and screws. If not, you'll also need to purchase a lot of the tools as well. Keep in mind that transporting drywall is not easy - it's rather heavy even for just a few sheets. You might need to rent a truck or pay for delivery to get it all to your home.

Second, you need to consider the value of your time. A professional drywall company can cost you anywhere from $25 to $45 per hour, per person in the crew, to complete a sheetrock project. This is a lot of money. But where it might take them 2 days to complete the work, it could take you a week. They have the tools and expertise to go in a do the job in no time at all and move on.

Third, you need to consider your budget. If you've never done a drywall project in your life, you will make some mistakes. A professional crew will come in and make it a nice, smooth, clean drywall job but it will cost you more in labor. If you need drywall repair or installation and can only afford the tools and materials, you might need to do it yourself. Labor is a large part of the budget. If you've got some experience and plenty of time, and don't mind picking up the tools you need, you could think about going it alone. There's also nothing like the feeling of having handled the project on your own - being able to look at a completed wall and know that you put that up.

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