Top 100 Installing Projects

1. 1. Radiant Floor Heating Basics

   DIY experts explain how radiant-floor heating is an efficient and cost-effective way to heat a house.

2. 2. Foolproof Room Squaring Tips (01:23)

   

   Approved: Using basic geometry, this foolproof method will help you square a room before installing ceramic tile. Follo...

3. 3. Curing Tips and Bonding Basics (01:28)

   

   Approved: Here is everything you need to know about curing before grouting a newly installed tile floor. Maximize the s...

4. 4. Perfect Grout Lines (01:03)

   

   Approved: Create perfectly precise grout lines with inexpensive plastic spacers. Take the guesswork out of grouting and...

5. 5. Range Hood Installation (02:51)

   

   Keep your kitchen air clean by installing a range hood over the stove.

6. 6. Super Simple Laminate Ceiling (04:37)

   

   Upgrade the ceiling of any space by installing a laminate plank ceiling. Come along as Amy Devers from The DIY to the Re...

7. 7. Closing Up the Walls: Barrel-Vault Ceiling Challenge

   DIY's Home IQ team follows the Obergs' home construction process as the drywall hangers deal with the barrel-vault ceili...

8. 8. Tile How-To (02:01)

   

   A DIY Kits primer on installing tile in an entryway.

9. 9. How to Install a Garden Pond

   

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   Carter Oosterhouse shows how to add interest to outdoor areas with a soothing water feature.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

10. 10. How to Install a New Showerhead

    

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    A new shower can really increase the utility and value of your home. Learn how to install a new showerhead and remove ol...

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 11. How to Wire Recessed Ceiling Lights

    

    1 Thumbs

    Recessed "high hat" lighting fixtures provide excellent illumination and give a room an elegant appearance.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

12. 12. How to Install a Tub and Shower Doors

    

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    Ed the Plumber shows how to remove an old shower/tub combination replace it with a new one. His step-by-step instruction...

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

13. 13. How to Install Laundry Room Shelves

    

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    You don't have to sacrifice style for storage space in the laundry area. This birch shelving will add both beauty and fu...

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

14. 14. Closing Up the Walls: Finishing the Drywall

    As the Home IQ team follows this home construction process, the second drywall crew arrives to begin the finishing the d...

15. 15. Portable Greenhouses

    New building materials allow a portable greenhouse to be set up in minutes.