223 How-Tos From Paul Ryan

1. 211. How to Install Fiberglass Insulation

   

   14 Thumbs

   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

2. 212. Install a High-Efficiency Replacement Bath Fan and Light

   2 Thumbs

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

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 213. How to Refinish a Bathtub

   

   35 Thumbs

   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

4. 214. How to Build a Backyard Retreat

   

   6 Thumbs

   Paul Ryan, host of Weekend Handyman, demonstrates how to build a backyard retreat. This 8' x 10' getaway cottage comes in a kit that ca...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

5. 215. How to Patch and Resurface Concrete Steps

   

   14 Thumbs

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

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

6. 216. How To Fix a Wobbly Chair

   

   2 Thumbs

   Learn how to make a dining chair stable again.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 217. How to Add Built-In Seating to Your Deck

   

   5 Thumbs

   The DIY team gives you step-by-step instructions for adding a built-in bench to a wood deck.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 218. How to Install Blown-In Cellulose Insulation

   

   19 Thumbs

   Cellulose insulation is considered a "green" product — more ecologically sound than competing products. It's also highly effectiv...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 219. How to Install a Window Sash Replacement Kit

   

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   Windows are the single largest source of energy loss, especially in older homes. Installing a new sash can be a good alternative to rep...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

10. 220. 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