They also might be more doable than they look.
Here are ten daunting things you probably can handle on your own.
Cut Your Own Hair or Someone Elses
The riskiest things are those where we can mess up the most.
Dont worry, it grows back.
Deep Fry Foods
If youve deep fried foods before, this might not seem like a particularly brave act.
Youcandeep fry fearlesslyif you follow just a few precautions.
When you do it yourself,you boost your return on investment.
Here are10 repair projectsyou shouldnt have to pay someone else to do.
LifehackersWorkshopblog is chock full of DIY home improvement ideas and advice.
Not everyone needs to head to a tax pro to file their taxes, though.
By doing it yourself, you canget better control over your finances.
That said, dont mess with the IRS.
If your tax situation is more complex, you shouldweigh doing your own taxes versus hiring a pro.
Hereshow to set up a beginner investment portfolio.
Travel Alone
Solo travelcan be exhilaratingand provide you with more experiences than if youwaited for friends and family.
Dont let that deter you, though.
Hereshow to stay safe when traveling alone.
Build Your Own PC from Scratch
Fewer things provide greater geek pride than building your own computer from scratch.
Fix Your Car
Another area most of us tend to leave to the pros: Car repairs.
Learn theregular preventive maintenanceyou should know how to do to maintain your car.
But besides replacing windshield wipers, you could alsodo a wide range of repairs yourself.
On the electrical side, you canreplace outlets, light fixtures, and other fixtures in your home.
Again, for more dangerous or risky work, consult a pro.
(And ensure the power is off before you begin an electric repair project.)
What if the business fails and you lose all your money?
Making that initial plunge to start your own company is the hardest part.
If we can, you’re free to too probably.
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