Top 100 Under Half Day Projects

1. 91. How to Stain Grout

   

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   One problem encountered by many homeowners is discolored tile grout on kitchen countertops. Host Amy Devers gives step-by-step instruct...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

2. 92. How To Make a Felt Board

   

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   Pieces of fiberboard are covered with felt to create storyboards for children. Since the cutout characters stick to felt, no tacks are ...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 93. How to Create Crackled Furniture

   

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   A crackle-finish can be applied to wood furniture, a ceiling fan, or over a faux-finish surface to give it an antique look.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 94. Painting a Border on a Glass-Top Desk

   

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   How to make a plain glass-top desk sparkle by adding a new silver border.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 95. Install a Tub Drain

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   Replacing a tub drain assembly looks complicated, but it’s an easy how-to project.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 96. How to Install a Replacement Window

   

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   Replacements for older style wood double-hung windows add performance and efficiency without removing the entire window frame.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 97. How to Paint a Striped Coffee Table

   

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   Add bands of color to a coffee table by striping it with lime green, spruce green, sky blue and periwinkle.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 98. Installing Water Line Connections for a Steam Shower

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   If you're installing a steam shower in your bathroom, you'll have to add a water line connection. Host Ed Del Grande shows how to insta...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

9. 99. How to Install a Carriage-Style Garage Door Opener

   

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   Adding a garage door opener to your custom garage is the final step. Learn how to install an opener with these easy directions.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

10. 100. How to Install a New Toilet

    

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    If your toilet is worn or damaged -- or you'd just like to replace it -- master plumber Ed Del Grande shows how you can do the job your...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate