Top 100 Under Half Day Projects

1. 46. How to Plant a Bare-Root Tree or Shrub

   

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   Bare-root trees and shrubs are an economical alternative to those sold as balled-and-burlapped or in containers. Follow these tips on h...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

2. 47. 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...

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   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

3. 48. How to Install Acoustic Wall Panels

   

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   A home theater is greatly improved by focusing on the acoustics of the room. Adding wall paneling makes any sound system better. Learn ...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 49. 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

5. 50. Restoring Old Transom Windows

   

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   Transoms can be so hidden by paint that it's not possible to tell whether they still have their original glass underneath or whether th...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 51. How to Add Antique Leaded Glass to Cabinet Doors

   

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   Antique leaded glass cabinet doors add flavor to a cabinet. Learn how to install your own with these easy steps.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

7. 52. How to Build Countertop Support

   

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   Learn how to prepare base cabinets for the installation of granite-tile countertops.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

8. 53. How to Create a Fire Safe Home

   

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   Keep your home as safe from fire as possible with the tips in this DIY Basic.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 54. How to Install a Macerating System

   

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   To install a toilet in an area that doesn't have plumbing, think about using a macerating system. These step-by-step instructions show ...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

10. 55. Finishing Techniques For A Wooden Room Divider

    

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    Ordinary household objects can be used to apply different finishes to a wooden room-divider screen.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy

11. 56. How to Cut Molding Corners

    

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    Host David Thiel demonstrates how to use a router coping jig for cutting molding corners.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

12. 57. How to Build Custom-Made Desk

    

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    Build a one-of-a-kind desk with these step-by-step instructions.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

13. 58. How to Build a Spanish-Style Arbor

    

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    These step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to create a Spanish-style arbor topped with distinctive tiles that lend a bit of sophis...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

14. 59. How to Build a Wine Rack for Bottles and Glasses

    

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    Add storage for wine and stemware where you may not think you have space. This project can be mounted on the wall in just a little more...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

15. 60. How To Tighten and Distress a Chair

    

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    Learn how to keep a chair from rattling, then change its appearance.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate