Sure, some home improvement projects can be daunting, but we encourage you to avoid those biggies and start with the easy stuff. You get the idea. In days gone by, many projects required brute strength just to lift the tool or transport the materials, but times have changed. Today's tools are lightweight and compact, so energy and enthusiasm replace size and muscle power as the key requirements.
Building products are now available in component parts, so they're easy to transport.
You can load a new closet shelving system in your car and then assemble and install it right out of the box. Gadgets for removing wallpaper, ceiling fans designed for easy installation, and specialty tools once distributed solely to the pros are all now available in home centers and hardware stores across the country. Many hardware stores and home centers now offer classes and demonstrations to show you how to do a variety of projects. Attending these demos is a great way to watch the steps of a job, see what tools are involved, and ask questions. 2000 IDG Books Worldwide.