Top 100 Easy Projects

1. 1. How to Paint Shelves with a Metallic Rusty Finish

   

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   A metallic rusting agent on the wooden display shelves lends the look of vintage garden shelves on the newly finished walls.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

2. 2. Install an Under-Sink Water Purifier

   

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   This easy DIY project will quickly improve the taste and purity of your home's drinking water. Learn how to install an under-sink water...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. How To Care for Strawberries

   

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   Diseases and pests are an issue with every crop, and strawberries are no exception.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 4. How to Bend Metal With a Jig

   

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   A homemade jig can be used to bend sheet metal into almost any desired shape. Use these instructions to easily add beauty to a regular ...

   Time:

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   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 5. How to Create Colorful Lampshades

   

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   By dripping colorful shades of paint, old lampshades are turned into a look of modern art.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 6. How To Re-Create A Starry Sky on the Ceiling

   

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   Star stencils are used to create constellations, transforming a boring ceiling into an out-of-this-world mural for two young boys.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

7. 7. How To Clean Window Screens

   

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   If you find cleaning window screens to be a difficult chore, here's an easy solution.

   Time:

   --

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 8. Prepare the Area for Valve Installation

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   Host Ed Del Grande demonstrates how to prep the area to begin installing a mixing valve on a water line.

   Time:

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   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. How to Make Dovetail Joints

   

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   These step-by-step instructions explain how to make dovetail joints for a project by using various templates and a dovetail jig.

   Time:

   --

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 10. How to Install New Pine Trim in Rustic Room

    

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    If you're looking for a rustic style -- or maybe even a cabin feel for your own bedroom -- here's a project from host Fuad Reveiz to ma...

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    --

    Difficulty:

    Easy

11. 11. How to Use a 3-D Template Guide

    

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    A router template guide can be used to create interesting patterns on raised panels. DIY Network host David Thiel shows how it's done w...

    Time:

    --

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

12. 12. How to Use a Table Saw as an Edge Jointer

    

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    Learn how -- then teach -- an old table saw how to do a few new tricks. It's easy to turn a table saw into an edge jointer with these i...

    Time:

    --

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

13. 13. How to Repair Grout

    

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    Here are some simple steps to replace grout that is cracked or stained.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

14. 14. How To Make Clay Bugs for the Backyard

    

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    These colorful clay bugs will brighten up any backyard.

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

15. 15. How to Use a Mortar Mixer to Mix Concrete

    

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    Host Paul Ryan demonstrates how to mix concrete with a mortar mixer.

    Time:

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy