7 How-Tos From House Crashers

1. 1. How to Install a Porcelain Tile Floor

   

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   Make a galley kitchen appear wider by installing rectangular tiles horizontally.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

2. 2. How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets in a Two-Tone Finish

   

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   Renew old cabinets and add depth to your kitchen with a two-tone paint and finish treatment.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

3. 3. How to Build a Standard Wall Over a Stone Wall

   

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   Want to get rid of an old rock wall but it requires too much demo? Cover it up with framing and drywall.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

4. 4. Recycled Wood Workbench With Concrete Countertop

   

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   Cost:

   $150 to $350

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

5. 5. Make Room-Darkening Sliding Window Panels

   

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   Build room-darkening window panels for your home theater. Made from solid-wood, the panels are hung on a wall-mounted track system so t...

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 6. Installing Hardwood Flooring Over Concrete

   

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   Hardwood floors are durable, low maintenance and easy to clean. Read manufacturer’s directions before installation to maintain wa...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1000 to $2500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 7. How to Build a Wooden Headboard and Bed Frame

   

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   Instead of buying a bed, why not build one? This simple design is adjustable to any size bed.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate