If your home has lead-based paint or asbestos, hire professionals to deal with these hazardous materials. Familiarize yourself with all the necessary power tools and read the owner's manual before operating. If the project requires a ladder, use it in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Remodeling projects usually take longer than expected. The extra time accounts for a learning curve and gives you an opportunity to increase your proficiency in the task.
Many projects require at least two people.
If you need a helper, try to work with the same person throughout the project because you'll get familiar with each other's work techniques and you won't need to re-train someone to help you in the middle of a project. Completing a quality project not only improves your home but also gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment. Likewise, a poor job can actually detract from the home's value and appearance. Remodeling is hard work. Lifting heavy or awkward objects, constantly going up and down ladders, and contorting your body into tight spaces requires a fit person.