47 How-Tos From Jason Cameron

1. 1. How to Refinish a Porch Swing

   

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   Give a weather-worn swing new life by following these directions.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

2. 2. How to Refinish a Solid Wood Door

   

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   Refinish a solid wood front door by following these easy steps.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

3. 3. How to Repair a Brick Walkway

   

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   Uneven bricks in a walkway pose a tripping hazard. These simple steps take you through the repair.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 4. How to Paint a Front Door

   

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   A freshly painted front door can boost a home's curb appeal. It's a weekend project with years with worth of curb appeal.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 5. How to Transplant a Japanese Maple

   

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   A healthy, beautiful and expensive Japanese Maple is moved from a poor location too close to a house to a sunny spot protected from the...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

6. 6. How to Build a Short Retaining Wall

   

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   This 2' retaining wall is a great architectural element that also serves a purpose -- to keep dirt from a sloping yard from going into ...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

7. 7. How to Patch Concrete Porch Steps

   

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   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 8. How to Prepare a Steel Door for Painting

   

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   A steel door that needs repainting must first be sanded smooth.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 9. How to Install a Garage Door

   

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   Get step-by-step instructions on how to install a garage door. It's not as complicated as you might think.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

10. 10. How to Hang a Punching Bag

    

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    One way to add a bit of masculinity to a room is to install a punching bag. Learn how to hang the bag with these step-by-step instructi...

    Cost:

    $1 to $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy