Top 100 Easy to Moderate Projects

1. 76. How to Cut Mortises With a Mortiser

   

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   Making a mortise -- sometimes cut with a drill bit and finished with a chisel -- can be tough. With a mortiser the process is much simp...

   Time:

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   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

2. 77. How to Make a Mosaic Tile Tabletop

   

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   Using pieces of broken tile, you can easily create a colorful, unique mosaic tabletop. Slightly damaged tile can often be obtained for ...

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 78. How to Install an Ironing Center

   

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   Host Amy Matthews shows how to install an ironing center with these step-by-step instructions.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 79. How to Install a Toilet

   

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   Host Amy Matthews shows how to install a toilet in a bathroom.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 80. 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

6. 81. How to Make a Weathered Wood Bench

   

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   Use paint and oil-based polyurethane to give an ordinary wooden bench the look of aged beach wood.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 82. Restoring Old Transom Windows

   

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   Transoms can be so hidden by paint that it's not possible to tell whether they still have their original glass underneath or whether th...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 83. How to Paint a Soft Tropical Ceiling

   

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   A soft blue on the ceiling creates an endless sky for a couple's island-style bedroom.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 84. 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

10. 85. How to Repair Large Holes in Drywall

    

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    Follow these step-by-step instructions to repair seriously damaged drywall.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 86. How To Use a Metal-Cutting Chop Saw

    

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    Learn how to begin construction on dining room chairs by cutting rods with a chop saw.

    Time:

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    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

12. 87. How To Install Irrigation: Pipes and Fittings

    

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    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

13. 88. How to Paint a Concrete Garage Floor

    

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    Turn a plain garage into a colorful game room. DIY experts show how to paint a garage floor a deep bronze color.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

14. 89. How to Paint Vertical Blinds

    

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    Dress up a playroom by painting the vertical blinds two shades of taupe to create stripes.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

15. 90. How to Add Roof Insulation

    

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    These step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to install insulation in an attic using a portable insulation blower.

    Time:

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    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate