There are some DIY projects that I wish I had listened to my gut before hand and didn’t attempt on my own.
Even with the best video tutorials, you can’t always assume that you’ll be able to replicate a professional’s actions without the proper training.
When I made shelves recently, I should have learned about how to make them sturdy enough to bear a load greater than five pounds on top of the weight of the shelves. It was a learning experience for sure, as I found out quickly how much disaster can result from a simple miscalculation. When I got better with wood, I started using Youtube tutorials to make a TV stand, a work bench for my garage, and a shoe rack for my wife. As I built more items for the house, my skills improved drastically. But as far as I get with woodworking, I still know my limits with everything else. I do not fare well with fire or electricity. I was almost trapped in a burning building at the age of nine and then I got shocked by an electric fence a few years later. Both experiences gave me a considerable respect for electricity and fire combined. When I wanted a wood stove to compliment my gas furnace, I didn’t even attempt to do it on my own. I immediately called a professional from the fireplace and furnace company. Since I live in the north, we have some companies that specialize in heating systems completely, while there are other HVAC suppliers that also maintain, service, and install air conditioners.