146 How-Tos From DIY to the Rescue

1. 81. How to Remove Texture from the Wall

   

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   Learn how to properly remove texture from the wall and then smooth out the rough spots with dry wall.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

2. 82. How To Build a Sewing Table Top

   

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   The top for this sewing table tops a mounted mobile work bench on casters.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 83. How To Build a Sewing Station

   

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   Essentially, this sewing table is a mounted mobile workbench on casters. It was designed with work and design flexibility in mind.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

4. 84. How to Paint a Trompe L'oeil Wall Mural

   

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   Learn how to create a three dimensional image on the wall using a painting technique known as trompe l'oeil, which is French for 'fool ...

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

5. 85. How to Paint Wall Paneling

   

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   There is an easy way to paint wall paneling. Learn step-by-step instructions from DIY Network.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 86. How to Install an Acrylic Block Bar

   

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   Having a custom bar adds instant class to your home. Learn how to install an acrylic block bar in this easy project.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 87. How to Install a Fireplace Surround

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   Host Karl Champley demonstrates how to easily install a fireplace surround from a kit.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $2500 to $5000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

8. 88. How to Paint Horizontal Stripes on a Wall

   

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   Painting wide horizontal stripes on a long wall can give a small room the look and feel of a large area.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 89. How to Build Carpeted Seating Platforms

   

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   There's not a bad seat in the house, thanks to these custom home-theater risers.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

10. 90. How to Add Finishing Touches to a Home Theater

    

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    Acoustical panels, hidden wiring and other pro touches finish off this hip home theater.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 to $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate