Top 100 Easy to Moderate Projects

1. 61. 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

2. 62. How To Distress Furniture

   

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   Crafter Michele Beschen, creator of the B Original series, gives tips on distressing furniture.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 63. How to Apply a Crosshatch Painting Technique

   

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   Applying a new paint technique can give a room a whole new look. Learn how to create a crosshatching technique for office walls.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 64. How to Install a Storm Door From a Kit

   4 Thumbs

   Complete instructions for installing a storm door in your home.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 65. Safety Precautions for Chemical Strippers

   

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   Learn the proper techniques and materials needed to safely remove old finishes from wooden furniture and antiques.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 66. Laying a Pebble Patio

   

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   Give an old concrete patio a complete facelift with an overlay of pebbles mixed with epoxy. The result is a patio that looks like a san...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 67. Installing a New Toilet

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   DIY experts show how to install a new toilet as part of a bathroom renovation.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 68. How to Paint Cozy Cottage Walls

   

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   Using a soft golden brown paint, the DIY Network team creates a vintage fabric look that will add warmth and a backdrop for a focal poi...

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 69. How to Build a Ball Caddy

   

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   Organize sports balls with a ball caddy. Learn how to make your own ball caddy with these easy step-by-step directions.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 70. How to Add Custom Trim to Kitchen Cabinets

    

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    Installing custom trim (also known as shoe molding) at the bottom of cabinets is a great way to add a high-end look to any room. Learn ...

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 71. How to Remove Wallpaper

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    The process of removing wallpaper consists mainly of deactivating the adhesive that holds it to the wall. Gadgets and gels can help, bu...

    Time:

    --

    Cost:

    --

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

12. 72. How to Install a Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet

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    Master plumber Ed Del Grande explains the basic steps involved in replacing a kitchen faucet and provides some tips to make the job eas...

    Time:

    --

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

13. 73. How To Create a Faux Mahogany Finish

    

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    Faux-finish an inexpensive chest of drawers to replicate the look of mahogany.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

14. 74. How to Prepare Kitchen Cabinets for Paint

    

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    Follow these steps to get a new look for your kitchen.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

15. 75. How to Paint a Spanish Dining Room

    

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    The rustic charm begins with painting the dining room walls gold with a deep burgundy horizontal panel.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate