47 How-Tos From Jason Cameron

1. 1. 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

2. 2. 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

3. 3. 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

4. 4. 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

5. 5. How to Patch Concrete Porch Steps

   

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   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 6. 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

7. 7. How to Build a Locker Room Storage Unit

   

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   This locker room clutter is organized with an easy-to-assemble storage unit. Learn how to build this storage unit to clean up a clutter...

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

8. 8. 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

9. 9. How To Make a Coffee Table out of Hockey Sticks

   

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   This coffee table is made from hockey sticks cut to size and glued together in an alternating pattern.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

10. 10. How to Install a Slate Wall

    

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    A slate wall provides great acoustics for a home theater. Learn how to install your own slate wall with these easy steps.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $500 to $1000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard