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My husband wants to DIY some of our renovation. Good idea?
Shay Lally helps a reader assess whether there are some parts of a renovation job that can be done by an enthusiastic but unskilled homeowner.
- Shay Lally helps a reader assess whether there are some parts of a renovation job that can be done by an enthusiastic but unskilled homeowner.
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- My husband wants to DIY some of our renovation. Good idea?
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