Do It Yourself or Leave It To The Pros? From home and car repairs to grooming and beyond, Canada AM offered helpful tips all last week in its special series.

Monday, Oct. 25

For most people, buying or selling a house is one of the largest financial transactions they will ever experience. On Monday, Canada AM walks viewers through home-buying and selling scenarios, offering useful tips on when it makes sense to hire a realtor.

• Read a blog submitted by a real-estate lawyer on the pros and cons of selling your own home

Tuesday, Oct. 26

Home renovations can mean anything from updating decor with a fresh coat of paint to adding an addition. Brian Baeumler, host of popular television program "Disaster DIY" joins Canada AM Tuesday, taking viewers through the type of renos that can be easily done by a home owner, and those (re-wiring the basement, anyone?) that should be left to the expert.

Wednesday, Oct. 27

For car owners who wonder if they can save a few bucks changing the oil, adding new spark plugs -- or countless other car-related fixes -- Canada AM brings in a mechanic who gives viewers the low-down on what can be done in the driveway at home, and when you should hand it over to an expert.

Thursday, Oct. 28 

Canada AM checks in with Charles the Butler, who offers up the flat-out best advice with tips on whether you should iron your clothing or get it pressed at the dry cleaner. Check out the step-by-step instructions on how iron like a pro, here.

Friday, Oct. 29

For anyone who has been tempted to try any one of the countless at-home waxing kits available over the counter, Canada AM looks at the pros and cons of trying out this painful process at home vs. leaving it to the local esthetician.