Really, using the tools isn’t very difficult (I always get the folks at Home Depot to show me how to use new tools). I find, as a woman, my biggest difficulty is gaining enough confidence to go ahead and try something. One thing I’m learning, slowly–almost all of my screwups are fixable!

Why not try a project like the one I highlighted yesterday (replacing teardrop lights)? It only requires you to know how to use a screwdriver and a caulk gun. You may have wires go loose, but since there’s lots of insulation underneath, it won’t be hard to fish out.

Once you master something like this, then you can move to tougher projects!