"THAT LOOKS EASY, I CAN DO THAT!"

Most people have been lead to believe that they can DIY just about anything, and in a perfect world, I suppose this is true to a degree. Unfortunately this is a "False Sense of Security" situation created by manufacturers trying to maintain sales numbers. Times are tough and have been for awhile.The manufacturers gave great thought on a new approach to this problem. They felt if the projects were portrayed as "Simple Enough" most people would attempt to proceed, saving professional labor costs and making the projects doable NOW. The price for business and infrastructure enhancement of any type is expensive, even for me. I have been in all forms of the business for some 30 years, I have an electrical design and data management skill set with expertise in the areas of operations and project management, in addition to many relationships in all areas of future growth.

What they don't tell you is that the DIY approach does not apply to commercial and business scenarios and that you have four strikes against you from the start. Doing things on a personal level is quite different from doing things on a professional level,   

1. You have no experience in the field of endeavor and that is understandable. This may well cost you your investment in failure at best, at worst, you may put yourself at a point of no return. This means the project must be finished now, your investment will now increase, and you still have to pay a professional to do it. So what have you really accomplished?  
2. You as the Designer/Project Manager of the project, are not familiar enough with the hardware and software available for the best design or the best bang for the buck.  
3. You do not have access to the commercial vendors and suppliers the pros use. Sure you have Best Buy and other local electronics stores, along with some online vendors but the only time a pro considers this approach is if it is an emergency, what is needed is low maintenance, or the budget is insufficient.  
4. Your warranties become an issue.You have no one to perform or pay for warranty repair in the first year as you would with a professional.

I could go on but why? I think I've given you enough to think about for now. My next post will tell you a bit about me for those new friends I will encounter. I will also give you my perspective on a way to better accomplish your projects in a more efficient and less risky manner.