I am not trying to pick on Facebook, but it seems like when something breaks, people go and ask their Facebook friends what they should do. I am referring to minor home repairs and home maintenance.
There is no shortage of bad advice when you ask a random group of inexperienced individuals how to do something that may require the help of a pro.
YouTube doesn’t have all the answers either but some videos can help with small repairs. At the very least they can help a homeowner understand the problem well enough to evaluate free advice on Facebook.
There was the time the central AC unit seemed to be leaking. It turned out to be a clogged hose. I did need help with it but at least I knew what was wrong and didn’t do something stupid like let the repair person sell me a new unit or a large repair job. He cleaned the line and it hasn’t leaked since.
I had some problems with my washer that turned out to be a clogged filter. it was a Youtube video from the manufacturer that showed me how to remove and clean the filter. I am sure my Facebook friends would have had tons of suggestions too but I doubt if any own the same model of washer.
If you want to learn how to bake a tastier potato or how to crochet a hat or how to plant a garden in a straw bale you may find better information on YouTube than anything your friends on social media can provide.
Check the source of the video and if possible find videos from a couple of different sources. You might be surprised by what you can learn. Sometimes I learn by watching a video that I couldn’t possibly do the work myself. Yet even if I end up hiring someone I have a better understanding of the project of I approach it from a DIY point of view.
