Need a little assistance with your next DIY job? Try online coaching

—WENDY HELFENBAUM

FOR WEEKEND WARRIORS who have painted, tiled, or hammered themselves into corners, it’s smart to call for advice so you can work safely and more efficiently. Online DIY coaching—a virtual service that allows you to speak directly to an experienced contractor or fellow DIYer—can be more valuable than scrolling through random YouTube videos or seeking guidance from teenage clerks at the hardware store, says John Sanders, who launched Reno DIY (renodiy.ca) in March. “I’ll give the client the advice they need to take on their project as if I’m right beside them, except they do the work. Plus, I’ll provide a little cheerleading to keep spirits high,” says Sanders, a general contractor near Orillia, Ont., with 40 years of experience. After fielding hundreds of DIY questions from his customers, including ones about…

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