
Imagine spending your weekend tinkering away, fixing that leaky pipe or patching the roof, only to discover your insurance won’t cover the fallout if things go wrong. That sinking realization? It’s exactly why knowing how DIY repairs coverage works—or doesn’t—is so important. A misstep can turn a simple fix into a financial headache. Before you DIY any of your home repairs, make sure you aren’t making any mistakes with these five insurance clauses.