Top 100 Easy Projects

1. 1. Reface a Fireplace with Stone Veneer

   

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   Give a brick-faced hearth a new look in four simple steps.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy

2. 2. How to Paint a Fiesta Coffee Table

   

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   Fun paint lines update a coffee table for a South of the Border family room.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. How to Build Versatile Bookshelves

   

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   Use these steps to cut basic bookcase parts that you can adapt to any space.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 4. How to Refinish a Porch Swing

   

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   Give a weather-worn swing new life by following these directions.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 5. How to Maintain a Humidifier

   

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   These step-by-step instructions show how to clean and maintain a whole-house humidifier to prepare for the winter months.

   Time:

   --

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 6. How To Create A Building-Block Shelf

   

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   Cool and colorful, these shelves for kids' walls are winners.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

7. 7. How to Make a Hold-Down Pusher for a Jointer

   

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   When working with a jointer, it's wise to use a hold-down pusher to keep the work piece in close contact with the table and your hands ...

   Time:

   --

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 8. How to Make a Chair Rung

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   If a chair tenon cannot be repaired, it's easy to make a new rung. A router table with a special fence is the tool of choice for this p...

   Time:

   --

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. Fiesta Family Room: Finials

   

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   For an older look, the finials get a silver spray paint and crumpled newspaper treatment.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 10. How to Replace Floor Tiles

    

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    Damaged floor tiles can ruin a look of a room, but installing a completely new floor is expensive. Follow these steps on replacing dama...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

11. 11. How to Change a Doorknob

    

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    Follow these easy step-by-step instructions to replace a doorknob.

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

12. 12. How To Apply a Crackle Finish

    

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    An easy-to-do crackle finish gives a piece the aged look of peeling paint.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy

13. 13. How To Make Window Ornaments

    

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    Brackets and other millwork make classy accents for windows.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

14. 14. How to Create a Fire Safe Home

    

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    Keep your home as safe from fire as possible with the tips in this DIY Basic.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

15. 15. How to Grow Pole and Bush Beans

    

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    Beans are one of the easiest crops to grow, making them a favorite in vegetable gardens all across the country.

    Time:

    Several Months

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy