Top 100 Under Half Day Projects

1. 76. How To Use A Tenoning Jig

   

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   This mini-course demonstrates how to use a tenoning jig.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

2. 77. How to Create and Install Trim Accents

   

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   Door trim is installed between a plinth block that sits on the floor and a rosette that defines the top of the trim. These pieces can b...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

3. 78. How To Make a Positive Paint Application With a Patterned Paint Roller

   

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   Learn how to make a positive paint application with a patterned roller. Like other positive paint-application techniques, this gives a ...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 79. How to Build a Hoop House

   

   2 Thumbs

   Protect tender vegetables and plants from frost with this easy-to-build hoop house.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 80. How to Antique Crown Molding

   

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   Antiquing is a great way to dress up any plain piece of wood. Learn these tips on how to antique your furniture, molding or baseboards...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 81. How To Maintain a Router

   

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   Routine maintenance is key in keeping a router in peak condition. Follow these steps to keep a router working properly.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

7. 82. How to Install a Deadbolt Lock

   

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   Don't rely on a spring-loaded doorknob to keep your home safe from intruders -- it's much better to install a deadbolt lock that can be...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

8. 83. How to Remove and Replace a Dishwasher

   

   3 Thumbs

   With so many moving parts and water seals, dishwashers can break or leak in a lot of places and damage the floor underneath. To simulat...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

9. 84. How to Combine Two Rooms Into One: Prep

   

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   Sometimes houses are originally built with small rooms that are difficult to use. With these easy steps, learn how to demolish the divi...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

10. 85. How to Install a Toilet in a Basement Bathroom

    

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    Host Amy Matthews demonstrates how to do this easy install.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy

11. 86. How to Install an Instant Hot Water Tank

    

    1 Thumbs

    Use these instructions to install a system under the sink that provides hot water without the wait. Some high-end models even come with...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

12. 87. How to Install a Multi-Head Shower: Prep Work

    

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    Learn how to do the prep work for installing a new multi-head shower with these easy step-by-step directions.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

13. 88. 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

14. 89. How to Make a Fabric-Covered Window Cornice

    

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    Change fabrics on this window cornice as often as you like -- it's held on only with finish pins.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy

15. 90. Installing a Banquette: Install the Chair Rail, Quarter Round, Half-Round Trims and Paint Trim

    

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    Installing a banquette is an easy and fun project. Here's how to install the trim work on a banquette and apply the finishing touches. ...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate