Top 100 Easy Projects

1. 16. 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

2. 17. 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:

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   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 18. How to Create a Backyard Dining Room

   

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   A plain backyard can easily become "entertainment central" for family and friends with this DIY Basic, brought to you by Kmart.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 19. How to Plant Shrubs for Hedging and Privacy

   

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   Planting a shrub hedge adds privacy and helps define spaces.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 20. How to Add Log Siding for a Rustic Look to 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

6. 21. 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

7. 22. 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

8. 23. How to Adjust Gutters and Caulk Flashing

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   These step-by-step instructions show how to reattach roof gutters, loosen and adjust their pitch, and seal roof flashing.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 24. Easily Install a Toilet

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   The Bathroom Renovations team demonstrates how to install a toilet.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 25. 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. 26. 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. 27. How to Fix Patio Drainage Problems

    

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    Learn how to expose weep screed, create an exterior drain, and install a grounding rod to a pool pump in order to fix drainage problems...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy

13. 28. 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:

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

14. 29. 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

15. 30. 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