You may think of home improvement as something you would never be able to do at all. Don’t worry — many projects are out there for the novice. Improving your home can help you over the long term; this article has suggestions for do-it-yourself projects on your house.

When doing a DIY home improvement project, put safety first. Make sure you wear protective equipment such as a hard hat and goggles when needed. Use power tools (especially ones you are not familiar with) with extreme caution. Read the directions and ask for help when needed. Home improvement stores are a great resource of information.

Displaying books in your living area can be a great sign of intelligence as well as a nice decorating accessory. Make sure when you’re displaying your books to arrange them according to height and color. Not arranging books according to height will make your collection appear …