Top 44 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 ne...

2. 2. How To Restore a Porch Railing

   

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   Learn how to restore a water-damaged original handrail around a porch, with a new beveled bottom rail to keep the water ...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

3. 3. Paint Matching (01:10)

   

   The science at Sherwin Williams is performed with a spectrophotometer.

4. 4. Compact Belt Sander (01:06)

   

   Don't let the size fool you -- this thing can do some serious sanding!

5. 5. How to Restore a Fountain Statue

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   Ed Del Grande gives step-by-step instructions on how to restore a fountain statue to its former glory.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 6. How To Repair Porch Columns

   

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   Utilizing old photos, "ghosting" from previous fixtures and pieces of the old column as guides, learn how to create new ...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

7. 7. Wizard Secure Paint Tray (01:24)

   

   With this locking-lid tray, it's okay to stop in the middle of painting.

8. 8. How to Make a Built-In China Cabinet

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   The DIY to the Rescue crew restore a china cabinet by adding new wainscoting and paint, which gives this room a custom l...

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9. 9. Assessing a Staircase

   If you want to restore a staircase banister, you need to assess the condition of the existing staircase. DIY Network exp...

10. 10. Curved Tape & Suretape (01:43)

    

    See how to paint around curved edges and textured walls with confidence!

11. 11. 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 s...

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard

12. 12. Thomas' Liquid Stainless Steel (02:55)

    

    Update your appliances with this automotive-grade polymer stainless paint.

13. 13. Malco Turbo Shear (01:09)

    

    Transform your drill into a metal and cement board cutting machine.

14. 14. Painter's Pyramid (00:49)

    

    Check this out! These tiny tools prove big things come in small packages.

15. 15. How to Repoint Mortar

    

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    Restoration Realities experts demonstrate how to cut out deteriorated mortar joints and fill them with fresh mortar.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard