36 How-Tos From Restoration Realities

1. 21. How to Create New Cabinet Doors

   

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   When remodeling a cabinet, one of the final steps is to create new doors for it. Learn how to make new cabinet doors with these easy st...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

2. 22. How to Replace a Glass Insert in a Door

   

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   Use these step-by-step instructions to replace plexiglass installed in a front door with beveled art glass.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $0 to $0

3. 23. How to Replicate and Install Stone Balusters

   

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   The experts from Restoration Realities demonstrate how to create a mold and cast stone-like balusters.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Hard

4. 24. How to Repoint Mortar

   

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   Restoration Realities experts demonstrate how to cut out deteriorated mortar joints and fill them with fresh mortar.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

5. 25. How to Add Antique Leaded Glass to Cabinet Doors

   

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   Antique leaded glass cabinet doors add flavor to a cabinet. Learn how to install your own with these easy steps.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 26. How to Reuse Antique Glass Panels

   

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   This project shows how to build new cabinets around antique leaded-glass panels.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 27. How to Install Sidelight Sashes

   

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   Learn how to install traditional side sashes and create a welcoming front door.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

8. 28. How to Restore a Front Door

   

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   Restoration Realities visits a 1925 Colonial-Revival house that's in need of a front-door upgrade. Use these step-by-step instructions ...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

9. 29. How To Restore Victorian Wood Shutters

   

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   Learn how to restore damaged shutters and re-install them with specialized shutter hardware.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 30. How To Add Finishing Touches to a Victorian Porch

    

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    Some simple brackets on the front porch on this Victorian home returned it to its former glory.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 to $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate