Being a homeowner isn't cheap work, but taking on DIY projects around the house can truly save a lot of money — if done right. Recently, homeowners of the BuzzFeed Community shared the DIY projects they took on, attempted, or even finished that, looking back, they wish they'd just hired a professional for instead. Here are some of the most honest answers that might have you reconsidering before touching your current (or future) home:
1."I taught myself, with the help of YouTube, how to tile a floor. I did it in my very small bathroom, and let me tell you, I will NEVER tile something on my own ever again. It was SO MUCH WORK. I can't imagine if I'd decided to tile a larger area. I will always pay to have someone lay tile in the future."
2."At my parents' house, my dad wanted a stone wall around the pool because we have a giant dirt hill behind it, so he bought all this stone and asked my grandpa for help. They worked on it for one day and did not get very far — it's still unfinished to this day. My dad started this project when I was in high school, and now I am in my mid-20s. It sucks because our backyard area could be so nice if he just shared his vision with someone who can do the work."
3."We pulled up the carpet and had to redo the stairs. Never again! It looks amazing, but the weeks of sanding, painting, and staining in addition to all the dust around the house was not worth it!"
4."The only project we got in over our heads with was cutting down an old apple tree. That was trivial; we ended up calling a
