223 How-Tos From Paul Ryan

1. 201. How to Build a Shade Canopy Frame To A Deck

   

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   Step-by-step instructions for building a shade canopy frame structure for your deck.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1000 to $2500

   Difficulty:

   Hard

2. 202. How to Refinish a Bathtub

   

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   In just a few hours, you can change the look of your bathtub by refinishing it.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 203. How to Install a Sprinkler System

   

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   Installing an underground sprinkler system requires some work, but it makes watering the yard as simple as flipping a switch.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

4. 204. How to Expand a Closet

   

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   Weekend Handyman host Paul Ryan transforms a large walk-in closet into an organized walk-in wonder. Paul will show you how to organize ...

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $2500 to $5000

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 205. How to Weatherstrip a Door with Self-Stick Foam

   

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   Self-stick foam is a very simple and inexpensive option for insulating an exterior door.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 206. How To Fix a Wobbly Chair

   

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   Learn how to make a dining chair stable again.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 207. How to Operate a One-Man Utility Lift

   

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   Host Paul Ryan shows how to use a one-man utility lift. This tool can lift up to 650 pounds up to 15 feet in the air.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

8. 208. How to Build a Concrete Countertop

   

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   Building and installing a concrete countertop makes for a great DIY project. Learn how to install a new countertop with these easy dire...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Hard

9. 209. How to Patch and Resurface Concrete Steps

   

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   DIY experts show how to repair concrete steps by patching and resurfacing them.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

10. 210. How To Replace a Button and Fix a Broken Seam

    

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    Learn how to make some basic repairs on a dining chair.

    Cost:

    $1 to $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate