Top 100 Building Projects

1. 1. Radiant Heat (02:55)

   

   Home IQ explores radiant heat, a centuries-old heating method that's new again.

2. 2. Ahmed Reflecting Vlog (03:01)

   

   Host Ahmed Hassan discusses the entire blog cabin experience.

3. 3. How to Create a Contemporary Mantel

   

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   A mantel can be a great accent to a fireplace, but a worn or out-of-date mantel can often take away from this great home feature.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

4. 4. Components of a House Frame

   DIY Network host Jeff Wilson offers information about the different components that make up a house frame.

5. 5. Basic Steps of Building a Foundation

   DIY Network takes you in order through the basic steps of building of a foundation.

6. 6. Solving a Footer Problem

   In this family's home construction a mistake is caught giving the builder time to address the issue and make the necessary changes with...

7. 7. How to Build a Closet

   

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   Here's how to add a closet to any room for more storage space.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

8. 8. Blog Cabin -From the Ground Up (03:00)

   

   Watch the building of the Blog Cabin in this special time-lapse video.

9. 9. Blog Cabin 2011: The Best of the Blogs

   DIYnetwork.com has compiled a selection of quotes by bloggers and fans from the Blog Cabin 2011 online campaign, and shares them along ...

10. 10. How to Build a Kirei Board Fireplace Mantel

    

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    To make a fireplace stand out, try dressing it up by using a great green product called kirei board. Carter Oosterhouse shows how to us...

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

11. 11. Blog Cabin 2011 House Lift (00:38)

    

    Watch as the 2011 Blog Cabin foundation gets a lift.

12. 12. Cool Laser Level (02:33)

    

    Keep things straight with a cool laser level.

13. 13. Owner/Builder (00:38)

    

    Karl Champley explains the benefits (and drawbacks) of being an owner/builder.

14. 14. Protecting the Foundation from Moisture

    DIY's Home IQ follows the Oberg family during the decision-making process of building this beautiful new home. This article discusses a...

15. 15. Composite Decking (02:05)

    

    Indoors Out uses composite decking for a sturdy, low-maintenance deck.