Top 100 Activities Projects

1. 1. Hammers and Nails

   No matter what the project, choosing the right hammers and nails is essential. DIY Network experts make it easy to pick the right tools...

2. 2. How to Make a Chair Rung

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   If a chair tenon cannot be repaired, it's easy to make a new rung. A router table with a special fence is the tool of choice for this p...

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   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. Sod Removal, Soil Prep and Weed Control

   Garden beds are a great way to lay out a vegetable garden. DIY shows how to clear the space, prep the soil and shield against weeds.

4. 4. Tips for Organizing a Garage

   DIY experts go up the wall for storage, which saves floor space in the garage for the car. Look into hooks for hanging even large items...

5. 5. Family Time

   

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   Get suggestions and tips from DIY Network on family activities.

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6. 6. Living in the Kitchen 'Great Room'

   As families congregate more and more in their kitchens, the traditional living room may soon be replaced by the kitchen "great room."

7. 7. Putty Remover

   Need to remove stubborn paint or putty? DIY experts suggest a tool that'll get the job done.

8. 8. How to Make a Bottle Stopper

   

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   If you know how to turn wood on a lathe, you can have hours of fun in your workshop. Use a lathe or a mini-lathe to transform raw mater...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

9. 9. How to Plant a Bare-Root Tree or Shrub

   

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   Bare-root trees and shrubs are an economical alternative to those sold as balled-and-burlapped or in containers. Follow these tips on h...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 10. How to Make a Slip Joint

    

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    A slip joint is a variation of the mortise and tenon that can be cut entirely on the table saw. Host David Thiel demonstrates an easy t...

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

11. 11. Beekeeping Methods: Top-Bar Hives

    Learn about beekeeping and top-bar hives from the experts at the DIY Network.

12. 12. How to Make a Wooden Bowl

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    A guide that makes a table saw's blade contact only the center portion of a cylindrical piece of wood will create a dished effect. Thes...

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Hard

13. 13. How To Clean China and Crystal

    

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    Never put china -- especially antique, hand-painted or metal-rimmed china -- or crystal in the dishwasher because they are easily damag...

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

14. 14. Level Basics

    DIY Network explains how to use a level and which to choose depending on the task.

15. 15. How to Clean and Paint a Wicker Chair

    

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    Follow these steps to make a wicker chair look like new again.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate