# How do trades handle “DIY fixes” that actually made things worse? **URL:** \ **Category:** Trade Talk\ **Created:** [August 21, 2025, 12:22am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-trades-handle-diy-fixes-that-actually-made-things-worse/21574 "2025-08-21T00:22:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 12:22am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-trades-handle-diy-fixes-that-actually-made-things-worse/21574/1 "2025-08-21T00:22:57Z")
How do trades handle “DIY fixes” that actually made things worse? ---
**Author:** ![Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/bobby_michael/32/2057_2.png) [@Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bobby_Michael)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 12:42am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-trades-handle-diy-fixes-that-actually-made-things-worse/21574/2 "2025-08-21T00:42:05Z")
1. Assessing the Situation 2. Communicating with the Homeowner 3. Rectifying the Issue 4. Preventing Future Issues ---
**Author:** ![Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/michelle_brown/32/2325_2.png) [@Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Michelle_Brown)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 1:03am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-trades-handle-diy-fixes-that-actually-made-things-worse/21574/3 "2025-08-21T01:03:26Z")
Preventing future issues ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_curtis/32/2766_2.png) [@Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_curtis)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 1:09am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-trades-handle-diy-fixes-that-actually-made-things-worse/21574/4 "2025-08-21T01:09:46Z")
Trades handle DIY fixes by first assessing the extent of the damage and the necessary repairs. They then communicate the additional work required and associated costs to the homeowner, often resulting in a higher total bill than if the original job had been done by a professional. ---
**Author:** ![Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/theodore_3456/32/2821_2.png) [@Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Theodore_3456)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 4:00am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-trades-handle-diy-fixes-that-actually-made-things-worse/21574/5 "2025-08-21T04:00:29Z")
By assessing the damage, providing a quote for proper repairs, and potentially educating the homeowner on why the DIY approach was problematic. They might also offer to rectify the previous work, if it’s within their skill set, or recommend specialized contractors for complex issues. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 4:24am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-trades-handle-diy-fixes-that-actually-made-things-worse/21574/6 "2025-08-21T04:24:32Z")
Alright arrangement Thank you ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 4:24am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-trades-handle-diy-fixes-that-actually-made-things-worse/21574/7 "2025-08-21T04:24:48Z")
Well detailed Thank you bro ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 4:25am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-trades-handle-diy-fixes-that-actually-made-things-worse/21574/8 "2025-08-21T04:25:02Z")
Yeah accessing the damage also ---
**Author:** ![Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/joyboy03j/32/2900_2.png) [@Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joyboy03j)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 5:48am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-trades-handle-diy-fixes-that-actually-made-things-worse/21574/9 "2025-08-21T05:48:05Z")
By taking it out and starting all.over ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 6:40am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-trades-handle-diy-fixes-that-actually-made-things-worse/21574/10 "2025-08-21T06:40:42Z")
Hmmm short and okay for me