146 How-Tos From DIY to the Rescue

1. 61. Add a Waterproof Barrier to a Patio Roof

   

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   A two-layered waterproof barrier is added between the plywood and tiles on this patio roof.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

2. 62. How to Patch a Hole With Scrap Drywall

   

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   Step-by-step instructions for repairing drywall damage by making a patch from scrap drywall.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 63. How to Paint and Install Balusters

   

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   The DIY to the Rescue crew demonstrates how to replace 100 existing balusters with 200 freshly painted balusters spaced closer together...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

4. 64. How to Install a Stairway Carpet Runner With Stays

   

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   Installing an elegant carpet runner on stairs is a simple project well within the skill set of even beginning DIYers. Elegant stays not...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1000 to $2500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

5. 65. How To Install Linoleum Flooring

   

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   Linoleum provides a chance to add color to a room, and many manufacturers make it from recycled materials, making it a stylish, ecologi...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 66. How to Build a Water Heater Surround

   

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   Build a surround around an unsightly water heater with these instructions.

   Cost:

   $0 to $0

7. 67. How to Install Glass Blocks in a Bathroom Wall

   

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   Add privacy to a bathroom by installing glass blocks in the wall.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

8. 68. How to Install Tile Diagonally in a Hallway

   

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   Replacing worn out carpeting in a hallway with more durable tile adds both utility and beauty. DIYers with moderate skills can easily t...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $2500 to $5000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

9. 69. How to Build a Corner Bench

   

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   If you prefer guests remove their shoes upon entering your home, consider building a triangular corner bench for them to sit on. This b...

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 70. How to Install Laminate Flooring

    

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    Installing a snap-together, floating laminate floor gives rooms a beautiful new look.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $500 to $1000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate