Here we go.There are three ways to work on pet urine dark spots on a wood floor after you sand it, wood bleach kits, oxalic acid, and peroxide.

I've realized that my carpet is way behind the Woolite carpet stain remover stage. But, I'm also not going to replace the carpet right now. I tried vinegar/baking soda, dollar store cleaners, and Woolite (worked, b...

My dad, a dedicated DIY-er, taught me when I was in college, and I just kept learning.  

If you are up for learning how to DIY, I would go that route.

The espresso color from Lowes are pretty decent looking for the price.Spend your $$ on the kitchen first and then Master Bath and Bedroom, followed by opening up the LR/DR/Kit into a 'great room'.

DIY has its advantages.

Unless you invest in a syndication, real estate is NOT passive.If you DIY manage, you will probably average 2-4 hours/week.

The last radon mitigation kit I installed was $1,300 and that will completely erase the problem.

DIY is not recommended.5.

Probably not.....In my long career, I have seen a few attempts at homeowner painting....never have I seen even one come out with the quality of a professional paint job.If you absolutely do not have the $$ to pay a real painter, well then I guess you have to DIY....but you will regret it...This 100%.