The worst tree damage I've ever seen came from a 'weekend warrior' with a chainsaw

Last week in Boulder, a homeowner tried to remove a 40-foot pine himself after watching a few videos. He made a bad face cut, the tree barber-chaired, and it smashed through his garage roof. Has anyone else had to clean up a mess this bad from a DIY attempt?

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the_harper18d ago

But honestly, how much worse is that than a pro making a mistake?

simonl1112d ago

My neighbor's deck collapsed last summer because he skipped the permit. A pro's mistake gets fixed on their dime, but his cost him 15 grand out of pocket. You really want to roll those dice?

blair24818d ago

Oh man, that's brutal! The big difference is a pro's insurance covers the new garage, but the homeowner's wallet takes the full hit. That video tutorial didn't include a lesson on liability.