Top 100 Installing Projects

1. 1. A Strong Foundation: Installing the Foundation

   Blueprint for Homebuilding host Jeff Wilson goes over the seven steps to installing a foundation.

2. 2. Step 5: Connect Motor Wiring (01:37)

   

   How to connect the wiring on the ceiling fan motor.

3. 3. Step 6: Attach Fan Blades (01:00)

   

   How to attach the fan blades to the rotating bezel.

4. 4. Step 7: Attach Light Fixture (00:56)

   

   How to attach the light fixture to a ceiling fan.

5. 5. Roto Zip Basics

   DIY Network host Paul Ryan demonstrates how the Roto Zip and its special zip bits can be used to cut difficult holes.

6. 6. Step 8: Install Control Switch (01:00)

   

   How to install the fan controls and adjust the fan for different seasons.

7. 7. How to Lay a Tile Floor (12:12)

   

   Josh Temple gives step-by-step instructions for laying a tile floor.

8. 8. Install a GFCI Outlet

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   Add protection to electrical outlets by installing a ground fault circuit interrupter.

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   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. How to Install a Chair Rail (07:41)

   

   Amy Matthews demonstrates step by step how to install a chair rail.

10. 10. Laying a Tile Floor: Overview (04:36)

    

    Here's a brief overview of how to lay a tile floor.

11. 11. How To Make a Flagstone Patio

    

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    Flagstones laid on sand and filled in with decomposed granite create a firm foundation for a great entertaining space.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

12. 12. Tips on Replacing a Toilet

    

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    This DIY Basic will provide tips on replacing a toilet.

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13. 13. Chair Rail Install: Overview (03:58)

    

    Here's a brief overview of how to install a chair rail.

14. 14. Step 1: Prepare the Substrate (02:16)

    

    How to prep the subfloor for tile, including installing cement board.

15. 15. How to Create a Stone Fireplace

    

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    Learn how to install a stone fireplace and hearth.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $2,500 - $5,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard