From YouTube tutorials to Pinterest boards, it’s tempting to believe you can handle any home repair project yourself. While DIY can work for basic tasks, many homeowners underestimate the risks, costs, and consequences of tackling bigger jobs without the right tools or experience.
In this blog, we’ll break down the hidden dangers of DIY home repairs and explain why working with a professional handyman service like Finishing Touches is the smart, safe, and cost-effective choice.
Many common home repair jobs involve sharp tools, electrical components, ladders, or heavy lifting—all of which can quickly turn dangerous.
Common hazards include:
Without proper training or protective gear, a simple repair can lead to ER visits or long-term injuries.
DIYers often don’t realize that even minor errors can cause significant—and expensive—damage over time. A poorly sealed faucet or loose plumbing connection can result in hidden water damage. Incorrect drywall repairs can affect insulation or allow pests in. The list goes on.
Professional handyman services ensure:
While avoiding labor costs sounds like a budget-friendly move, it often backfires. When DIY attempts fail, homeowners end up paying more to fix the original problem plus the new damage caused by the initial attempt.
What adds up fast:
Hiring a handyman from the start saves time, energy, and money in the long run.
A professional handyman service brings not just tools, but years of experience and a trained eye for detail. Professionals know how to efficiently handle everything from drywall repairs to fixture installations and beyond.
What pros provide that DIY doesn’t:
Time is one of your most precious resources. DIY projects often take longer than expected—especially when you hit a snag, need to run to the hardware store, or have to look up every step of the process.
Hiring a handyman frees up your schedule while ensuring the job is done right the first time.
Whether it’s repairing drywall, mounting TVs, fixing leaky faucets, or completing punch lists, professional handyman services cover a wide range of jobs that most people assume they need separate contractors for.
At Finishing Touches, we handle:
A well-maintained home not only looks better but holds its value. If you plan to sell or rent your property in the future, a history of quality work and professional maintenance will pay off.
Professionals make sure repairs are aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound—both of which are important when buyers or tenants evaluate your home.
While DIY might sound fun and frugal at first glance, it often results in higher costs, lost time, and increased safety risks. For homeowners who want peace of mind, lasting results, and efficient service, hiring a professional handyman is the best move.
Let Finishing Touches help you check off your repair list with reliable, expert service you can trust.
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Finishing Touches is an outstanding company that I would recommend again and again and again! Their work is great, the customer service is grade-A!
Realized I needed a short notice commercial job completed. Found these folks online and hired them over the phone. They were easy to communicate with and...
A+ Service and outstanding customer service!! I’ve used Finishing Touches for a couple of jobs around my home. From painting my double deck, replacing wood rioted boards...
Today Andre came out to fix my plumbing issue as an emergency visit. Thank you so much! I’ve been a customer for about 2 years now and they have done so much work...
Andre went above and beyond with repairing dog damage to dry wall and a door frame. The damaged areas now look brand new! Affordable and good communication throughout...
I needed items hung, things put together, tv's mounted, furniture moved, and mirrors hung. Andre did it all. This was things I couldn’t do myself in my new home.
Andre is very professional and does exceptional work. He even spotted problems that I missed. Truth is, he has ALL my business for life.
Finishing Touches installed an industrial closet. I had a vision in my head and it is now reality. Not only was the service completed within a few hours, but the technician...
Andre is very professional and does exceptional work. He even spotted problems that I missed. Truth is, he has ALL my business for life.
Andre and his team are professional, respectful of your property and preform excellent work. I will be using Andre's services for future projects.
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We offer a range of services including handyman services, property maintenance, repair and renovation projects, and custom backyard builds. Our handyman services include tasks like drywall patching, hanging photos, mounting TVs, and more. Property maintenance services cover trash hauling, project coordination, swimming pool maintenance, light plumbing and electrical services, and routine maintenance tasks. For repair and renovation projects, we specialize in flooring, finishing work, painting, and tiling. Our custom backyard builds transform unused yards into functional spaces for entertainment or relaxation.
You can contact us through email at service@ftupgrades.com or by visiting our main office in Smyrna at 2255 Cumberland Parkway SE Bldg. 1600, Ste B-166, Atlanta, GA 30339.
We work by the hour, therefore you only pay for the time we’re on-site. However you have to at least pay us for an hour if we are on-site for less time.
With 5+ years in the industry, our goal is to be predictable to our clients. This makes it easy for them to budget for our service. We have found (based on customer feedback) that hourly pricing is effective for us because of our efficiency and effectiveness.
Also, most of are services can be completed in 1-2 hours. We found that customers spend more money per task with by the item pricing.
Yes, we can provide you with a by the project price, however you will end up spending much more for the project.
Yes, we are an accredited, insured, and licensed business. We prioritize the safety and security of our clients and their properties.
We have over 5 years of experience in the industry, and during this time, we have earned a proven track record of success with over 300 five-star reviews.
Our business hours are as follows:
Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm and Emergency calls only on weekends
Yes, we offer property maintenance plans and assessments for both commercial and residential properties. These plans include monthly or quarterly inspections, move-out inspections, ongoing maintenance, and repair coordination of vendors.
We provide our services in Douglas County, Cobb County, Fulton County, and Dekalb County.
