Sweat Equity

Sweat Equity airs: Monday-Friday Mornings 10:30/9:30c Program Guide

73 How-Tos From Sweat Equity

11. Kitchen Catch-Up: How to Install Cabinets

8 Thumbs

Installing kitchen cabinets is a great way to save money on a kitchen renovation.

Time:

Several Weekends

Cost:

$5000 to $10000

Difficulty:

Moderate to Hard
12. How to Build a Wood Pergola

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Pergolas provide some much needed shade from the summer sun.

Time:

Two Days

Cost:

$250 to $500

Difficulty:

Easy to Moderate
13. How to Upgrade Lighting in a Bathroom

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Give a bathroom improved and upgraded lighting with these step-by-step instructions.

Time:

Under Half Day

Cost:

$100 to $250

Difficulty:

Moderate to Hard
14. How to Install a Backsplash in a Kitchen

10 Thumbs

Travertine tile assembled in a diagonal pattern with a decorative inlay creates a beautiful kitchen backsplash.

Time:

Weekend

Cost:

$500 to $1000

Difficulty:

Moderate to Hard
15. How to Install a Vanity in a Master Bathroom

8 Thumbs

Change the look of a bathroom by installing a new vanity. Here's how.

Time:

2 hours

Cost:

$250 to $500

Difficulty:

Moderate
16. How to Build a Backyard Deck

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Building a deck can be a pricey option that requires careful planning, special tools and a lot of material.

Cost:

$0 to $0
17. How to Install a Water Feature

17 Thumbs

Adding a pond and fountain to the yard will introduce the soothing sound of trickling water.

Time:

Several Weekends

Cost:

$1000 to $2500

Difficulty:

Moderate to Hard
18. Installing Hardwood Floors

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With a few careful preparations, elbow grease and a weekend, you can have beautiful new floors.

Time:

Weekend

Cost:

$500 to $1000

Difficulty:

Moderate to Hard
19. How to Install a Drip Irrigation System

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A slow drip irrigation system can be great for new trees and plants, and by doing some of the irrigation on your own you can save some ...

Cost:

$0 to $0
20. How to Install a Bathroom Countertop

1 Thumbs

Here's how to give your bathroom a new look with new countertops.

Time:

2 hours

Cost:

$1000 to $2500

Difficulty:

Moderate to Hard

About This Show

Can you increase the value of your home by $10,000 in just two weekends? Sure you can, thanks to DIY Network's Sweat Equity, a show dedicated to helping you determine which home improvement projects will return the most bang for your buck. Is it better to install new kitchen cabinets or just reface the old ones? Are granite countertops really worth the cost? Should you put more money into the bathroom or your kitchen? Licensed contractor Amy Matthews and her team of DIY Network experts help homeowners tackle these projects themselves, giving tips and techniques for building equity every step of the way. With the knowledge you gain from this show, and a little bit of sweat, you can increase the value of your home — and the enjoyment you get by living there.