This book is perfect for new homeowners! If you have lots of things you want to do around the house or just like to know what your getting yourself into before you start this is a great reference. The book exlains the project, the tools you need, what experience level you need to be and how long it should take based on your experience. I did find the time to complete section to be a little off. It said it would take a beginner 8 hours to put in a chandelier and it only took about 4 hours including the quick trip to Home Depot. I highly recommend this book if you are new to home improvements and want to tackle the project on your own!