As a part of my project-planning build-up, I research my idea to death. My degree is in Sociology (a very research-heavy field), so I get sort of a twisted enjoyment out of searching out information, comparing sources and methods, and divising my own conclusions about the subject at hand. This is no more true than when dealing with my home renovations. And while the internet is obviously one of the quickest, easiest, and most expansive research tools there is, you have to proceed with caution. Just because a website says adding to existing plumbing is as easy as 1-2-3, doesn’t

mean really anything without the experience to back it up. So here are a few tips on properly researching your next DIY project: 1. Check your information Is the site you’re looking at a well-respected site (like the one you’re reading here)? Or is it just a Yahoo Questions page where any Joe Schmo can throw in their five cents? Make sure that when you’re pulling from the Internet that some sort of expert or tradesperson is at least consulted on the project you’re looking at.

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5 Pointers for Researching Your Next DIY Project