DIY Home Improvement

  • How to Build an Outdoor Sofa

    How to Build an Outdoor Sofa

    All-weather outdoor furniture can be very expensive. This DIY project, which just takes a few hours of work, allows you to create a comfortable sofa from inexpensive 2×4 boards and affordable cushions. Learn how to build an outdoor sofa in this video by This Old […]

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  • How to Make a Blanket Box

    How to Make a Blanket Box

    A blanket box is an affordabe storage solution that’s a great place to keep spare blankets, pillows and clutter in one place, and it can also serve double duty as a coffee table. Learn how to make a blanket box in this Great Home Ideas […]

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  • How to Install a Garage Door Opener

    How to Install a Garage Door Opener

    Installing a garage door opener can be a moderately challenging task, but given the right tools, patience, and a little help from a friend, it can typically be done in an afternoon. Learn how to install a garage door opener in this video by The […]

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  • How to DIY a Custom Range Hood

    How to DIY a Custom Range Hood

    Range hoods serve a functional purpose by venting heat away from your stove, but they can also contribute to the style of your kitchen. Learn how to DIY a custom range hood and make a statement piece in your kitchen in this Lowe’s video:

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  • Fun DIY Projects for Kids

    Fun DIY Projects for Kids

    From marshmallow cannons to butterfly houses, these fun DIY projects for kids will keep them busy all summer long. These are all projects you can make together with your kids. Each project requires only a few affordable supplies and can be completed in less than […]

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  • How to Create Large Artwork on a Budget

    How to Create Large Artwork on a Budget

    Wall art makes a huge impact and really helps tie a room together, and an increasingly popular trend is large scale wall art. It’s commonly assumed that a large piece of artwork is expensive; however, there are two different ways you can pull off a […]

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  • DIY Shoe Tower

    DIY Shoe Tower

    Is your entryway cluttered with shoes? Learn how to clean up and control the mess with this amazing DIY shoe tower in this Great Home Ideas video:

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  • How to Build a Cornhole Board

    How to Build a Cornhole Board

    Cornhole is a popular lawn game played with bean bags and raised angled boards with a single hole at the far end. While you can buy the boards, it’s a simple project to make them yourself with lumber and plywood. Learn how to build a […]

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  • How to Clean Hardscape

    How to Clean Hardscape

    Hardscape gets abused in the winter from salts, contaminants, mildew, algae and even natural products like leaves, but fortunately those stains don’t have to be permanent. Learn how to clean hardscape in this video by This Old House:

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