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8 How-Tos From Michele Beschen

1. 1. How to Build Freeform Wall Shelves

   

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   Host Michele Beschen demonstrates how to easily make one-of-a-kind shelves that will add storage and fun to any wall.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

2. 2. How To Create An Easy Window Treatment

   

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   This window treatment can be changed with ease.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 3. How To Make a Metal Window Valance

   

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   Use flashing to craft a custom window valance that shines with sleek sophistication. The look may be high-class, but the techniques are...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 4. How To Make Window Ornaments

   

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   Brackets and other millwork make classy accents for windows.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 5. How To Build Toy Appliances for a Kid's Kitchen

   

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   Cook up some fun with these play kitchen appliances.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

6. 6. How To Make Decorative Giant Crayons

   

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   Color a cute room with these crayons.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 7. How to Paint a Linoleum Floor

   

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   Turn a linoleum floor into a work of art with paint. Follow these instructions to paint and install this custom-made linoleum floor.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

8. 8. How To Create A Building-Block Shelf

   

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   Cool and colorful, these shelves for kids' walls are winners.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy