Rookie DIY mistakes that cost you…way more than you think

Avoid the most common rookie DIY mistakes to save time and money. We’re sharing the worst mistakes to avoid with DIY Network’s Kayleen McCabe.

‘I come across homeowners constantly who are in the eye of a hurricane and cannot see the chaos around them’. If you think you can Google search your way out of everything, that could be a Bat-light signaling that trouble is coming down the track.

Kayleen McCabe shares stories from her show, Rescue Renovation, where homeowners dig themselves into giant DIY holes with no idea they’re costing themselves buckets of cash. And she tells us how to avoid it.

And she shares some things we CAN do: Plumbing repairs and upgrades for example. Sure, Google has everything on it, but the problem is that it’s not in order. And it may not apply exactly enough to your situation.

Sure, as Kayleen points out, most houses are built the same—they’re not a portal to Narnia—so concepts and skill actually matter. She advises planning. Really planning. We get great questions from the audience along the way. We talk about flipping houses. And, she paralyzes Mark with outlandish comments. Kayleen even gives us a version of her ‘elevator speech’.

Watch our hangout about ‘DIY mistakes‘ with Kayleen McCabe that and share your questions and suggestions below in the ‘Speak Your Mind’ box or send us an email myfixituplife@myfixituplife.com.

We’ve all been there. Mistakes happen. Especially when we’re doing something new. And sometimes it’s hard to see all of the consequences that can happen when we forget or avoid something along the critical path to DIY wonderment.

That’s why we’re sharing the most common DIY mistakes with you: to help save you time and money in your next DIY project.

Licensed contractor and 2009 Stud Finder winner Kayleen McCabe uses her unique combination of gutsy innovation and expert trade tricks to take on any home improvement challenge she can find, including renovating a massive duplex that took six months to complete.

On DIY Network’s Rescue Renovation, Kayleen saves project-challenged homeowners who are in over their heads with their renovations. She points out exactly what went wrong and formulates a seven-day action plan to turn bad jobs into jaw-dropping rooms.

If you’ve never watched Google+ hangouts, here’s what you need to know to check it out.

MyFixitUpLife hosts Mark and Theresa are hosting LIVE Google+ Hangouts every Thursday at 1pmET.

You’ll be able to ask your questions and make comments on G+, Twitter, FB, and/or YouTube during every interview. And we’ll be ready to share the answers live on MyFixitUpLife LIVE!

So here’s the lowdown on Google+ Hangouts:

What is a G+ hangout?
It’s a live video chat hosted publicly by MyFixitUpLife on the MyFixitUpLife talk Google+ account. You don’t need a Google+ account to watch.

How can I watch?
You can watch on the Google+ Hangout event page on MyFixitUpLife.com or Google+. If you have a G+ account, you can RSVP and let your friends know you’re going. You can also email, tweet, Facebook, or even face-to-face invite friends to watch.

Do I need a G+ account?
You do not have to have an account to watch the hangout. You can watch on YouTube, on Google+ or on MyFixitUpLife.com.

What if I miss the hangout?
You can watch every Google+ Hangout later on our MyFixitUpLife YouTube channel.