Top 100 Activities Projects

1. 76. Family Time

   

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   Get suggestions and tips from DIY Network on family activities.

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2. 77. 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

3. 78. Level Basics

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

4. 79. 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

5. 80. Types of Paint Sprayers

   Paint sprayers can make almost any job easier. Thinking beyond the paintbrush can open up more painting tool options. Home repair exper...

6. 81. Upgrading To A Home Theater

   

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   Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek gets a new home theater, with a little help from DIY.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 82. Padded Message Board

   Even with e-mail and instant messages, notes, bills, photos and traditional mail can pile up quickly. A good clutter-cutter is a padded...

8. 83. How To Add Finishing Touches to a Table

   

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   A flea market find becomes the focal point of the nearly renovated dining room with just the stroke of a paintbrush.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 84. Hammer Basics

   Not all hammers are created equal. Use this DIY guide to choose the right hammer for every job.

10. 85. 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

11. 86. How to Make Faux Multi-Panels

    

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    The drawers in this table aren’t actually drawers at all. The illusion is created by attaching a false panel to the front of the ...

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

12. 87. Butt-Joint Techniques

    DIY experts share techniques on how to create strong butt joints. Find out how to strengthen them using nails, gussets or dowels.

13. 88. How To Build a Fire Screen

    

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    Accessorize a fireplace during the summer months with a stencil-painted fireplace screen.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

14. 89. How To Create Rough Plaster Walls

    

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    A rough plaster finish, painted pale pink and glazed with copper, adds old-world charm to any room.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

15. 90. How To Create a Basement Home Office

    

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    A built-in desk and storage shelves make this basement an organized space.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate