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Laura Beck

5 Home Repairs Retirees Should Never Do Themselves — and What They’ll Cost

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Some home repairs seem simple enough to tackle yourself, especially when you’re retired and have the time. But certain jobs turn dangerous fast when you’re dealing with heights, electricity, gas lines or heavy equipment, and the risks go up as you get older.

Here are five repairs retirees should always hire out, along with what professionals actually charge to do them right.

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