We, collectively, need more of this can-do spirit. I remember growing up in the 70's my dad would tackle any job. The last house my wife and I owned had a paper birch tree that I had to put out of its misery because it was growing towards the house. I swear it had roots halfway to China but that wasn't the worst part. The worst of it was the nosey neighbor who lived halfway down the block who thought it was appropriate to walk down and chastise me was I was cutting it down because she said it was a "rare tree". I think I made up some brand new swear words right there on the spot that day. Another great one my friend! Thanks for the chuckles.
There is always some nosy sort wanting to poke their nose in! I think we all do need to do stuff and not just throw money at others. I mean if its an impossible task then yeah, get a professional in. Othwerwise, just have a go! :OD