Top 60 Restoring Projects

1. 1. Tips for Restoring Furniture

   DIY experts show how even furniture with water marks, vacuum-cleaner nicks, scratches or damaged veneer can look like new without too m...

2. 2. How to Clean and Paint a Wicker Chair

   

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   Follow these steps to make a wicker chair look like new again.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 3. Dry-Ice Blasting to Restore Fire Damage

   Outdoor house fires account for more than $30 million in property damage each year. The leading cause is barbeque grills too close to t...

4. 4. Restore an Outdated Bathroom

   

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   This 1922 Neo-Georgian bathroom has some unfortunate 1970s era problems. Find out how one couple gives their outdated bathroom a new ma...

   Time:

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   Cost:

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   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

5. 5. How to Replicate and Install Stone Balusters

   

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   The experts from Restoration Realities demonstrate how to create a mold and cast stone-like balusters.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Hard

6. 6. Demolition: Discovering Rot (02:27)

   

   Check out these techniques for addressing moisture problems.

7. 7. How To Restore Victorian Wood Shutters

   

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   Learn how to restore damaged shutters and re-install them with specialized shutter hardware.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 8. The Basics of Cast Concrete and Molded Accents

   DIY Network offers additional information on the history of cast stone and the process of making and using molds to create architectura...

9. 9. How to Reglaze a Clawfoot Tub

   

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   An old clawfoot tub adds old style to a home. Learn how to reglaze an old clawfoot tub.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

10. 10. How to Rebuild a Claw Foot Tub

    

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    These step-by-step instructions show how to rebuild a claw foot tub by installing new hardware, a showerhead and a new shower ring.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard

11. 11. The Art of Refinishing Bathroom Fixtures

    Fixing up your old bathroom fixtures can cost hundreds less than full-out replacing them, whether you do it yourself or hire a pro. DIY...

12. 12. Demolition (04:05)

    

    Tools, gear and safety precautions for doing demolition.

13. 13. How To Install Porch Flooring

    

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    The first phase of a front-porch restoration is to complete construction of the porch floor, including support and decking. Here's how ...

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

14. 14. How To Add Finishing Touches to a Victorian Porch

    

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    Some simple brackets on the front porch on this Victorian home returned it to its former glory.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

15. 15. Roof Restoration (03:54)

    

    Restoring the cedar shake roof gives Ryan's home a sweet boost in equity.