Top 100 Easy to Moderate Projects

1. 16. How To Buy and Lay Sod

   

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   Follow these basic tips to get the perfect sod.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

2. 17. How to Build a Hideaway Laptop Desk

   

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   Eliminate desktop clutter by creating this custom deck that holds a storage compartment for your laptop. Learn how to make a hideaway l...

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 18. How to Build a Plumbing Cabinet

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   To hide the tub motor, air pump, transformer and plumbing, a cabinet is built between the tub and the wall.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 19. Refinish a Cabinet

   

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   Learn how to refinish a set of cabinets with these easy step-by-step instructions.

   Time:

   --

   Cost:

   --

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 20. How to Make a Fabric Rug Border

   

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   Hot-glue a fabric border to a natural-fiber rug for one-of-a-kind designer look.

   Time:

   --

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 21. How to Build a Wall Storage System

   

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   Add custom wall storage in a garage to save space while remaining organized. Learn how to create a wall storage system to add space to ...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 22. How To Marbleize a Wooden Column

   

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   Follow this marbleizing technique to add a faux finish to just about any surface.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 23. How to Paint Faux Leather Walls

   

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   Add a soft, inviting look to walls with a textured glaze finish that re-creates the look of leather.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 24. How To Install Irrigation: Pipes and Fittings

   

   5 Thumbs

   Growing a gorgeous lawn is easy with good irrigation. Create a great home irrigation system with smart planning and a working knowledge...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 25. How to Install a High-Arc Faucet

    

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    Use these step-by-step instructions to install a gleaming new kitchen faucet and strain basket.

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 26. How To Replace a Bathroom Vanity

    

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    A new vanity is an easy bathroom makeover. For a complete update, replace the sink, countertop and faucet the same time as the vanity ...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

12. 27. Add a Bonus Room

    

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    The DIY to the Rescue crew gives step-by-step instructions on how to create a fun and functional family-oriented space.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    --

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

13. 28. How to Color Wash Walls

    

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    Apply a colorwashing technique to add warmth to a room, using two different shades of paint -- one lighter, one slightly darker for dim...

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

14. 29. How to Fix an Existing Playhouse

    

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    Doug and Allison Sexton need to refurbish their daughter's playhouse to make the structure safe. Jackie Taylor and Dean Hill, the Groun...

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

15. 30. How to Lay Garage Floor Tiles

    

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    These simple steps demonstrate how to install PVC floor tiles in your garage.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $1,000 - $2,500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate