Don't Do It Yourself: 8 Jobs You Should Leave to the Pros

You're thrifty, you're self-sufficient, you don't waste money paying for services you can do yourself. Here at WalletPop, we understand that, and we try to accommodate you with tips and advice for doing things on your own -- and cheaply.

However, there are a handful of tasks or situations when the DIY approach can backfire. You might think you're saving money by not hiring a pro, but the results could cost you more -- sometimes much more -- than if you'd just paid for the professional service in the first place. This is also the case with a lot of products you can buy, as this article points out.

WalletPop talked to experts to find out when doing it yourself will actually cost you more if you screw it up. They revealed the kind of missteps well-intentioned people make all the time that can burn them. Read on for the don't-do-it-yourself list.