223 How-Tos From Paul Ryan

1. 181. How to Decorate Concrete With a Brick Pattern

   

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   Host Paul Ryan uses a big stone slab pattern with stencils to decorate concrete for a beautiful front entrance.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

2. 182. How to Enlarge a Wall Opening for French Doors

   

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   Follow these instructions for enlarging a wall opening to accommodate new pre-hung French doors.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

3. 183. How to Install a Garage Door Screen

   

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   If you want to keep your garage doors open during the spring and summer, you may want to consider installing some screening.

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 184. How to Operate an Excavator

   

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   An excavator is a rental machine that helps with digging and refilling big holes. Host Paul Ryan shows how to use an excavator.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

5. 185. How to Install Fiberglass Insulation

   

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   Learn the techniques for how to install fiberglass insulation in an attic. This is a fairly straightforward job for the do-it-yourselfe...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 186. How to Remove An Old Bathtub Surround and Install New Tile

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   Weekend Handyman host and licensed contractor Paul Ryan shows how to remove a bathtub and shower surround and install new tile.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 187. How to Operate a Skid Loader

   

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   A skid loader is a great tool for large landscaping projects. Host Paul Ryan shows how to operate a skid loader.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

8. 188. How to Install a Spiral Staircase

   

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   Installing a spiral staircase is a simple job within the reach of DIYers with modest skills. Kits of the staircases are readily availab...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1000 to $2500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

9. 189. How To Utilize a Dust Barrier

   

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   Control sanding dust during DIY projects with plastic sheeting. This quick-setup ZipWall dust barrier is made for the job.

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 190. Install a High-Efficiency Replacement Bath Fan and Light

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    Reduce your home's electrical bill by installing this energy-saving unit.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $1 to $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy