Wasted Spaces

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78 How-Tos From Wasted Spaces

31. How to Install a Recessed Book Shelf

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Bookshelves can take up valuable space, but by recessing them, you get the storage without any of the cons. Learn how to add a recessed...

Time:

Day

Cost:

$100 to $250

Difficulty:

Easy to Moderate
32. Installing a Wet Bar

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A wet bar can add class and style to any home. Learn how to get your new wet bar ready to go.

Time:

Under Half Day

Cost:

$100 to $250

Difficulty:

Moderate to Hard
33. How to Reuse a Granite Countertop

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Give your granite a new lease on life. Learn how to reuse a granite countertop and give it a new lease on life with these easy steps.

Time:

Weekend

Cost:

$100 to $250

Difficulty:

Moderate to Hard
34. How to Rough-In a Wet Bar

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A wet bar adds style and class to your home. Learn how to get the plumbing ready for a new wet bar.

Time:

Weekend

Cost:

$250 to $500

Difficulty:

Moderate to Hard
35. How to Build a Wall Cabinet

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Don't waste vertical storage space! Learn how to build a wall cabinet with these easy steps.

Time:

Weekend

Cost:

$500 to $1000

Difficulty:

Moderate to Hard
36. How to Build Corner Cabinets

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Turn unusable corners into tasty kitchen storage.

Time:

Day

Cost:

$100 to $250

Difficulty:

Moderate
37. How to Build a Custom Game Console Cabinet

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Learn how to corral the clutter with a custom cabinet for video gaming equipment.

Time:

Weekend

Cost:

$500 to $1000

Difficulty:

Moderate to Hard
38. How To Install a Murphy Bed

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Learn how to install a space-saving Murphy bed that tucks out of the way to open up valuable floor space.

Time:

Weekend

Cost:

$2500 to $5000

Difficulty:

Moderate
39. Easy Antique Painting Techniques

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Create a classy antique cabinet by applying this easy antique painting technique.

Time:

Weekend

Cost:

$50 to $100

Difficulty:

Moderate
40. How To Make a Hideaway Video Projector Box

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Learn how to replace a flimsy shelf with a sleek, ceiling-mounted projector box, sometimes called a mantis box.

Time:

Weekend

Cost:

$50 to $100

Difficulty:

Easy to Moderate

About This Show

Nine out of 10 people complain they don't have enough space in their home, but most of them don't know how to use the space they already have! DIY Network's Wasted Spaces shows you how to solve your space-management problems by making the most of your unused space. Whether banging down a wall, going under the stairs or punching through the ceiling, host and contractor Karl Champley reveals all kinds of nooks and crannies that are underused. In every cluttered home, there are always plenty of opportunities for DIY's Wasted Spaces!