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  1. 16. How to Create Custom Concrete Countertops

    Add versatility to the kitchen area with a concrete countertop you construct from scratch. A mixture of quick-dry concrete and Portland...

    Time:
    Two Days
    Cost:
    $250 - $500
    Difficulty:
    Easy to Moderate
  2. 17. Building a Trellis Planter (01:02)

    Here are the DIY Basics for building a trellis planter.

  3. 18. Moisture in Foundation (01:30)

    A French drain is a good solution to moisture in a foundation or basement.

  4. 19. How to Build Custom Upper Cabinets

    Carter Oosterhouse shows how to build custom upper cabinets using the glue-and-biscuits technique.

    Time:
    Several Weekends
    Cost:
    $1,000 - $2,500
    Difficulty:
    Hard
  5. 20. Plumb-It Extendable Level (01:16)

    This is a must-have tool for doing any kind of framing work.

  6. 21. Highlights: Chris and Matt B. (00:03:14)

    Highlights of Chris and Matt Blashaw's time at the 2012 Blog Cabin site.

  7. 22. How to Build Custom Shutters (00:55)

    Here's Blog Cabin's step-by-step process for building custom shutters.

  8. 23. How to Build a Lattice Wall Beneath Your Deck

    If you'd like to use the space underneath your deck for storage but don't want the area to look cluttered and unattractive, install lat...

    Time:
    Weekend
    Cost:
    $250 - $500
    Difficulty:
    Moderate
  9. 24. Techniques for Making Butt Joints

    Butt joints unite the end grain of a piece of wood to the long grain of another piece to form a corner. The experts at DIY Network demo...

  10. 25. The Look of the House: Finishing the Exterior

    With the brick, mortar, frieze and cement boards, aluminum trim and siding up, there are only a couple of details left to finishing the...

  11. 26. Archway Project (04:10)

    John Palanca explains and demonstrates his technique for building an arch.

  12. 27. Empire State Building Lights (20:00)

    Jason goes to the top of the Empire State Building to change the lights.

  13. 28. A Strong Foundation: Footings Introduction

    Host Jeff Wilson, from Blueprint for Home Building, explains one of the most important elements of building a new home — the foun...

  14. 29. Building a Wood Privacy Fence (01:31)

    Everything you need to know about installing a privacy fence.

  15. 30. How to Build a Bathroom Corner Cupboard

    Does your bathroom need a bit of extra storage? Why not give this cupboard a try? With these simple step-by-step instructions you'll ha...

    Time:
    Under Half Day
    Cost:
    $50 - $100
    Difficulty:
    Easy to Moderate

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