Top 100 Easy to Moderate Projects

1. 16. Paint the Walls and Install the Toilet

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   To avoid painting around a new toilet, apply a coat of paint to the bathroom walls and then complete the toilet installation.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

2. 17. How to Assemble a Glass Cabinet Door

   

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   Assemble a glass door with these easy step-by-step directions.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 18. How to Create Grass Cloth Walls

   

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   Learn how to use unique painting techniques to bring a master bedroom up-to-date with the modern style.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 19. How to Build a Storage Pantry

   

   3 Thumbs

   A pantry is a great way to solve the problem of clutter in the kitchen.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 20. How to Drain a Water Heater

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   Most people never give their water heater a second thought — until it stops working. One thing you can do to extend the life of h...

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 21. How to Prep a Subfloor

   

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   It's important to prepare a subfloor properly so there are no gaps or cracks in it.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 22. Painting the Upper Walls of a Girl's Bedroom

   

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   The upper portion of the Spring bedroom walls is painted cream and stamped with a nature theme.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 23. How to Make a Crewel Artwork Panel

   

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   For a cheerful accent to the classic blue walls, the team creates a crewelwork decorative panel above the fireplace.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 24. How to Install a Wet Bar Sink

   

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   Use these step-by-step instructions to easily install a wet bar sink.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 25. How to Repair a Lawn Using Sod

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    The sod method gives quick results, but takes a little more care than other methods.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 26. How to Remove Wallpaper Using Solvents or Steam

    

    12 Thumbs

    Removing wallpaper can be difficult and time-consuming. Learn the tips and tricks to using liquid solvents and commercial steamers. Bot...

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

12. 27. How to Lighten Dark Bedroom Furniture with Paint

    

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    Dark, outdated furniture gets a facelift with a dry-brushing technique.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

13. 28. How To Make a Flagstone Patio

    

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    Flagstones laid on sand and filled in with decomposed granite create a firm foundation for a great entertaining space.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

14. 29. How to Build a Swing Frame and Tower for a Playground

    

    3 Thumbs

    Add some fun to a backyard by installing swings and a tower to a playground.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

15. 30. How to Hang Hinges

    

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    Follow these detailed step-by-step instructions for properly hanging hinges.

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate