Top 100 Under Half Day Projects

1. 1. How to Install Tin Crown Molding

   

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   Here's how to finish a tin ceiling with tin crown molding.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

2. 2. Install an Under-Sink Water Purifier

   

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   This easy DIY project will quickly improve the taste and purity of your home's drinking water. Learn how to install an under-sink water...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. How to Build a Plumbing Cabinet

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   To hide the tub motor, air pump, transformer and plumbing, a cabinet is built between the tub and the wall.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 4. How To Prepare for a Backflow-Prevention Device

   

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   Learn how to prepare for the installation a backflow preventer. This installation is recommended for an experienced master plumber, but...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

5. 5. How to Make Custom Designs with Wood and Metal

   

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   DIY experts demonstrate a technique that combines notched wood panels with metal strips to create custom designs.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 6. How to Build a Bathroom Corner Cupboard

   

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   Does your bathroom need a bit of extra storage? Why not give this cupboard a try? With these simple step-by-step instructions you'll ha...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 7. How to Install Office Shelving

   

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   New shelves add sufficent storage for this updated home office. Learn how to install office shelves with these step-by-step instruction...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 8. How to Repair Grout

   

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   Here are some simple steps to replace grout that is cracked or stained.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. How to Replace Weather Stripping

   

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   These basic instructions demonstrate how to replace weather stripping in a home in order to improve energy efficiency.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 10. How To Gold-Leaf a Lampshade

    

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    Add gold-leafed stripes to a metal lampshade for a warm, elegant look.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 11. Shower Drain Rough-In

    

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    Host Amy Matthews demonstrates how to turn a pipe in a gravel bed into a usable shower drain.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

12. 12. How to Build a Simple Wood Bar

    

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    The DIY remodeling experts show how to construct a sturdy wooden bar that will put the finishing touches on any man cave.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

13. 13. How to Replace a Windowsill

    

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    Complete instructions for removing and replacing an old, rotting windowsill.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

14. 14. How to Remove an Old Window and Frame a New One

    

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    Old windows can be inefficient and out of style. Learn how to remove an old glass block style window and frame a new one with these eas...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

15. 15. How to Make a Miter Saw Workstation

    

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    Use these instructions to make a miter saw workstation that can be used on a jobsite or in a shop. Built-in infeed and outfeed tables e...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard