Top 100 Activities Projects

1. 61. Wood-Filler Basics

   DIY expert Brad Staggs provides information about fillers: wood fillers, solvent-based wood patches, wood-stain fillers and plastic-bas...

2. 62. How to Expand a Trapdoor for Installing Stairs

   

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   Begin a trapdoor construction process by framing out the trapdoor opening to make space for the stairs. These step-by-step instructions...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

3. 63. Getting Organized

   Simple, inexpensive organization tips from the Queen of Crafts.

4. 64. How To Add Horizontal Stripes and a Hutch To A Room

   

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   A room gets a modern European flair with black horizontal stripes on the cream walls and a hutch enhanced with bright colors.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 65. How to Make Drawer Sides with One-Pass Milling

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   Making multiple sets of drawers for cabinetry is a time-consuming process that requires multiple blade setups. These instructions show ...

   Time:

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   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 66. How to Make Drawer Joints

   

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   The tongue-and-groove joint and the rabbet joint are combined to create tight drawer joints. Follow these step-by-step instructions and...

   Time:

   --

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 67. How to Cut Mortises With a Mortiser

   

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   Making a mortise -- sometimes cut with a drill bit and finished with a chisel -- can be tough. With a mortiser the process is much simp...

   Time:

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   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 68. Tips on Maintaining a Water Heater

   DIY Network host Tim Hockenberry reveals tips for checking, flushing and maintaining a home's water heater.

9. 69. How to Paint Vinyl Flooring

   

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   Vinyl flooring can be painted, but there are a few important steps to ensure the paint goes on properly.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

10. 70. How to Tile a Shower

    

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    DIY expert Amy Matthews shows how to tile shower walls like a pro.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

11. 71. How to Make a Jig for Cutting Dado Joints

    

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    Routing dado joints can be a nuisance when making several at a time. This simple homemade jig can make the job easier and more accurate...

    Time:

    --

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

12. 72. How To Install a Drop Ceiling

    

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    Learn how to install a soundproof ceiling, a must for any musical space.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

13. 73. Easy Antique Painting Techniques

    

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    Create a classy antique cabinet by applying this easy antique painting technique.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

14. 74. Tube Rollers

    DIY Network gives a tip on how to squeeze the most material out of a tube so that nothing — from toothpaste to caulk — is w...

15. 75. How to Cut Small Parts on a Table Saw

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    Cutting small parts on a table saw can be a dangerous task. Create a jig that eliminates 99 percent of the danger by enabling users to ...

    Time:

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy