Top 100 Under Half Day Projects

1. 1. How to Replace a Window

   

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   We had medieval warriors attack the windows of Disaster House with axes, arrows and a battering ram just so we could show you how to in...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

2. 2. How to Replace Floor Tiles

   

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   Damaged floor tiles can ruin a look of a room, but installing a completely new floor is expensive. Follow these steps on replacing dama...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. How to Install a Post and Mailbox

   

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   Learn the correct height and method for installing a new post and mailbox.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 4. How to Create Photo Artwork

   

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   It's easy to turn ordinary snapshots into extraordinary masterpieces. And you can get that "photo lab" look right from your home printe...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 5. How To Create An Easy Window Treatment

   

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   This window treatment can be changed with ease.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 6. How to Make Faux-Stone Columns for Halloween or Any Occasion

   

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   Learn how to create lightweight columns using cardboard concrete forms, Styrofoam and pool toys.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

7. 7. How to Patch Damaged Drywall

   

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   To simulate years of major neglect and severe damage, we invited the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls to have a derby match in the Disaster H...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 8. How to Use a Yard Compactor

   

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   A yard compactor packs down gravel and soil. It has a heavy steel plate on the bottom that causes the vibration that packs down the dir...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. How to Build a Ball Caddy

   

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   Organize sports balls with a ball caddy. Learn how to make your own ball caddy with these easy step-by-step directions.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 10. How to Tap Into the Water Lines for a Wet Bar

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    Host Ed Del Grande shows how to tap into the water lines for a wet bar.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

11. 11. How to Install PVC Tile Flooring

    

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    Host Amy Matthews shows how to install PVC flooring in a bathroom.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

12. 12. How to Install a Basic Medicine Cabinet

    

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    Installing a simple medicine cabinet is typically fairly easy. Here are the steps involved and the materials you'll need.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

13. 13. How to Make Two Rooms Into One: The Finishing Steps

    

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    After combining two rooms and making a new soffit, the next step is to install new outlets, patch holes, install a base cabinet and rer...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    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 Get A Space Ready for a New Contemporary Kitchen

    

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    At the start of most remodels is a good demolition. DIY remodeling expert Paul Ryan shows how best to dismantle an old kitchen and prep...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy