185 How-Tos From Amy Matthews

1. 21. Paint the Walls and Install the Toilet

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   To avoid painting around a new toilet, apply a coat of paint to the bathroom walls and then complete the toilet installation.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

2. 22. How to Install a Plumbing Access Panel

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   The plumbing for a tub is made accessible by cutting a hole in the floor and adding an access panel.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

3. 23. How to Install a Bathroom Waterfall

   

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   A cascading waterfall can give any bathroom a spa-like feel.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

4. 24. How to Install a Home Theater

   

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   Learn how to frame in a recessed screen, mount a projector, install a proper sound system and frame and create the perfect cinema setti...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $2500 to $5000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

5. 25. How to Make Theater Curtains

   

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   Use these step-by-step instructions to sew theater curtains that can help you conceal home theater equipment.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 26. How to Hang Drywall and Mud

   

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   Adding new drywall is a necessary step for a remodel. Learn how to hang and mud drywall with these easy step-by-step directions.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 27. How to Install Hardwood Stairs

   

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   Once you have installed stairs, you can finish them by adding hardwood. Learn how to install hardwood stairs with these easy step-by-st...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 28. How to Install a Pre-hung Door

   

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   Installing a new door is an easy task that doesn't take any time at all. Learn how to install a pre-hung door with these easy step-by-s...

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 29. How to Frame a Floating Wall

   

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   Learn how to construct a floating wall to seperate an open space.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 30. How to Install a Faucet and Toilet

    

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    The Bathroom Renovations team gets to work installing the faucets and then the toilet.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $250 to $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate