Those who are do-it-yourselfers know that the best and least expensive way to accomplish a task is to pull out the work gloves and get after it. But does that include projects that require construction equipment? There are several things to ask yourself before you decide whether to rent (or buy) construction equipment or to call in the pros.
Two of the most important things to consider are cost and size of the project. Have you always wanted a pond? Theres really nothing stopping you from building one if you have enough land and there are no zoning laws restricting it. Thats going to be a pretty big project and you might be surprised how much earth has to be moved to create even a small pond for watering livestock.
Think youre not qualified to operate construction equipment? You might be right. If youve never operated a bulldozer, youre going to quickly find out that those professionals only make it look easy. Theres a lot to learn before you can successfully move dirt the way its supposed to be moved. But even if you know how to run a bulldozer or other construction equipment, you may not have enough knowledge to put the equipment to proper use.
If you...