Top 100 Easy Projects

1. 1. 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

2. 2. 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

3. 3. 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

4. 4. 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

5. 5. 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

6. 6. 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

7. 7. How to Make a Pull Saw

   

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   Sometimes a power saw is too powerful for the job at hand. At such times, a homemade pull saw can come in handy. Here's an easy method ...

   Time:

   --

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 8. How to Transplant a Shrub in the Summer

   

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   The best time to transplant most plants is in fall or winter when they're dormant, or just as new growth is beginning to emerge in earl...

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. How to Create Photo Artwork

   

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   It's easy to turn ordinary snapshots into extraordinary masterpieces. And you can get that "photo lab" look right from your home printe...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 10. How to Patch a Hole With Scrap Drywall

    

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    Step-by-step instructions for repairing drywall damage by making a patch from scrap drywall.

    Time:

    --

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

11. 11. How to Make a Wire Tomato Cage

    

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    For large tomatoes, a sturdy homemade wire cage may be best. It's easy to make and relatively inexpensive, as well as taller and more h...

    Time:

    --

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

12. 12. How to Paint a Stencil Pattern on Seat Cushions

    

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    An Art Deco design is painted on cushions with stippling and foam brushes to bring out the purple in the sofa.

    Time:

    --

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

13. 13. Installing Irrigation: Completing the Plan

    

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    Learn about sprinkler head options and the best places to place them in a yard.

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy

14. 14. How to Repair Vinyl Siding

    

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    These step-by-step instructions show how to repair damaged vinyl siding by installing a patch.

    Time:

    --

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

15. 15. How to Hand-Paint Embossed Wallpaper

    

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    Applying a hand-painted finish to embossed wallpaper could take weeks, but the results can make it worthwhile.

    Time:

    Month

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy