185 How-Tos From Amy Matthews

1. 91. How to Replumb a Shower

   

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   Licensed contractor Amy Matthews shows how to install new copper pipes to outfit a bathroom shower.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

2. 92. How to Remove Old Plumbing and Backerboards in a Bathroom

   

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   Licensed contractor Amy Matthews shows how to remove old plumbing and replace backboards in a major bathroom renovation. The result is ...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

3. 93. How to Tile Bathroom Walls and Shower/Tub Area

   

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   Licensed contractor Amy Matthews shows how to install tiles in a bathroom shower area and the walls to transform a tired old bathroom i...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

4. 94. How to Install a Glass Shower Panel

   

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   When remodeling a bath, it's important to consider how the shower will be made. Glass paneling is one option. Learn how to install a gl...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 95. How to Install Engineered Wood Over Concrete

   

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   Engineered wood flooring offers the timeless look of hardwood, but is perfect for basements and other areas where moisture can be an is...

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 96. How to Stain a Wood Floor

   

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   Applying a stain to hardwood floors is a great way to give them beautiful color and tone. Follow these steps to stain your wood floors.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 97. How to Create a Raised Bar in Your Kitchen

   

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   A raised breakfast bar separates your work zone from your entertaining areas, plus it covers kitchen clutter or dirty dishes in the sin...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

8. 98. How To Build a Custom Toybox

   

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   A home with children never seems to have enough storage for toys. Here's a toybox that is sturdy and easy to make.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

9. 99. How to Replace a Broken Window Pane

   

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   If you've got an old house with double-hung sash, sooner or later you'll have to replace the glass. Here's how to do the job yourself.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 100. How to Hang Embossed Wallpaper

    

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    Embossed wallpaper is hung much like traditional wallpaper, with just a few minor differences. Read on for step-by-step instructions.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $250 to $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy