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The Must Own Tools DIY Quiz will help you decide if this is the right DIY project for you or if you should hire a Trade Pro.

Not every project belongs in “Do It Yourself” land. Some are perfect for a weekend warrior. Others are better left to a licensed pro.

Answer a few quick questions about your project. We’ll help you decide if it’s a good DIY, a “DIY with help,” or a “call a pro” job.

Welcome to your Can I DIY This… or Should I Hire a Pro?

How much hands-on experience do you have with similar projects?

Almost none – this would be my first time doing anything like this.

I’ve done 1–2 small projects that felt similar.

I’ve handled a few jobs like this and they turned out fine.

I’ve done many similar projects and feel very confident.

None

What happens if you mess this up?

Someone could get seriously hurt, there could be a fire, a flood, or major damage.

It might cause some damage, but nothing life-threatening. Fixing it would be annoying and maybe expensive.

Worst case, it looks bad or I have to redo some work.

No big deal. I can easily undo or redo it.

None

What tools does this job need?

It requires expensive or specialized tools I don’t own and don’t know how to use.

I don’t own the tools, but I could rent/borrow them and learn with some effort.

I own most of the tools already; I might need one or two extras.

I already own all the tools and know how to handle them.

None

How easy is it to get the materials and parts?

I’m not sure where to get the right parts, or they seem special-order only.

I can get most of what I need from a big box store or online, but I’m not sure what’s compatible.

I can get everything from a local hardware or big box store, but I might need help picking the right items.

I know exactly what I need, and I can get it from a local store or online with no problem.

None

How quickly do you need this done?

It’s urgent. If it’s not fixed right now, there could be damage or serious risk.

It’s important but not an emergency. I’d like it done this week.

It can wait a few weeks if I need time to learn and plan.

There’s no rush. I’m fine taking my time and learning as I go.

None

How much time can you realistically give this project?

Less than a couple of hours.

One weekend.

A few weekends.

I can spread it out over several weekends or evenings.

None

How comfortable are you with learning new skills for this project?

I don’t really want to learn a lot—I just want it done.

I can watch a video or two, but I’d rather not get too deep.

I’m willing to follow detailed guides, checklists, and videos step by step.

I enjoy learning new skills and don’t mind practicing on scrap or test pieces first.

None

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