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Home improvement projects can offer years of enjoyment and make great investments— especially for newlyweds looking to fix up their first homes or increase their homes’ energy efficiency. To ensure valuable renovations to their homes, new homeowners must be focused and patient to make careful decisions that positively impact the value of their homes while minimizing costs. However, while budget and aesthetic considerations are always important, safety should also be at the top of any "to do" list.

With Americans spending more than $225 billion in 2007 for home improvements—an increase from $188 billion in 2005, according to Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies, it's clear that new homeowners and do-it-yourselfers don't mind remodeling.