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For many homeowners, the idea of a summer home project is an exciting challenge. They are happy to open up the tool box and assemble a backyard swing set, build a DIY garden box or fix the tear in the screen door. But sometimes even the most handy do-it-yourselfers need to call in a professional.

Contractor and HGTV and DIY Network host Matt Blashaw has a rundown of the most common summer home repair issues and shares how to tell when a project has become too big or dangerous for you to handle yourself, how to find qualified, vetted professionals and offer his favorite summer DIY project ideas.