223 How-Tos From Paul Ryan

1. 21. How to Expand a Trapdoor for Installing Stairs

   

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   Begin a trapdoor construction process by framing out the trapdoor opening to make space for the stairs. These step-by-step instructions...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

2. 22. How to Install Trapdoor Stairs

   

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   These basic step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to frame a trapdoor opening and install stairs leading into the attic.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

3. 23. How to Install Polyvinyl Flooring in a Garage

   

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   These easy step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to install polyvinyl flooring in a garage.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 24. Install a Dumbwaiter: Get Started

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   Host Paul Ryan shows how to prep an area for a dumbwaiter. Use these step-by-step instructions to cut out an opening in the floor for t...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Hard

5. 25. Install a Dumbwaiter: Add the Drive Belt and Cable

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   Host Paul Ryan gives step-by-step instructions on how to install the drive belt and stop for the dumbwaiter.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

6. 26. Install a Dumbwaiter: Frame the Shaft

   

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   Using 2x4s, host Paul Ryan demonstrates how to frame in the dumbwaiter shaft on the upper and lower floors.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Hard

7. 27. Install a Dumbwaiter: Assemble the Motor

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   Host Paul Ryan shows how to assemble the motor with these step-by-step instructions. He also demonstrates how to add the guide rails fo...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

8. 28. How to Repair a Ceiling

   

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   Once the texture on a popcorn ceiling is scraped away, there is bound to be some damage to the ceiling. Learn how to repair a damaged c...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

9. 29. How to Replace Molding and Repair Drywall Cracks

   

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   We had to replace crown molding and repair drywall. See how we cut and measured the angles on the crown molding and patched a hairline...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

10. 30. How to Repair Crown Molding

    

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    These step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to remove and replace crown molding as part of a ceiling repair.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 to $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate