If you’re new to homeownership or are just sick of not being able to accomplish even the most menial home-improvement tasks, it’s time to teach yourself some new skills. Over time, it can begin to feel a little pathetic when you have to keep calling in help for jobs that should be easy enough for a moderately skilled adult to handle. But instead of fretting about it, it’s time to take action. There are some home-improvement tasks that take quite a bit of skill and experience, but 90% of the jobs you could ever be required to do around the home are simple and require no expertise. Get yourself up to speed by following these tips.


1. Take classes: Check your local hardware store to see if they have any instructional sessions on basic tasks. If not, go online and look for classes in your area. You should be able to find some simple classes that are not very expensive.

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