DIY Home Improvement

  • How to Install a Vented Range Hood

    How to Install a Vented Range Hood

    Recirculating range hoods work well, but they get easily overwhelmed by a really smoky dinner. A vented range hood is one of the most useful improvements you can make to your kitchen; it not only adds a high-end look but also keeps your kitchen smoke-free […]

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  • How to Remove Kitchen Cabinets

    How to Remove Kitchen Cabinets

    If your old kitchen cabinets need more than a coat of paint, replacing them is easy, and if they’re still in good condition, you can donate them to charity. Learn how to remove kitchen cabinets in this HGTV video: Above counter cabinets are fairly easy […]

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  • How to Replace a P-Trap

    How to Replace a P-Trap

    Over time, a P-trap (the curved drain pipe underneath a sink) can corrode, leak, or become permanently clogged. You can, however, replace it fairly easily if you size the new one properly. Learn how to replace a P-trap in this video by The Home Depot: […]

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  • How to Replace a Glass Cooktop

    How to Replace a Glass Cooktop

    It’s surprisingly easy to scratch or break a glass cooktop; it generally happens when it’s hot. The good news is that you don’t have to replace the entire stove. Learn how to replace a cooktop in this HGTV video: You’ll need a pair of thin […]

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  • Renter-Friendly Black Feature Wall

    Renter-Friendly Black Feature Wall

    Even if you’re renting, you can create an accent wall that doesn’t require painting or removable wallpaper. See how DIY expert Isabelle LaRue created a renter-friendly black feature wall for her bedroom in this EngineerYourSpace video: Painting was not an option as the wall would […]

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  • How to Paint a Kitchen Backsplash

    How to Paint a Kitchen Backsplash

    Replacing a backsplash can be a costly project, but did you know you can paint it? Learn how to paint a kitchen backsplash in this Ace Hardware video: In this video, the steps taken for this DIY project are suitable for the backsplash material, which […]

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  • How to Hang a Door

    How to Hang a Door

    A new interior door is a great way to update your decor. You can install a pre-hung door quickly and easily in just a few steps. Learn how to hang a door in this video by The Home Depot: You will need the following tools […]

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  • How to Upgrade Lighting in a Rental Home

    How to Upgrade Lighting in a Rental Home

    Changing up the lighting is a great way to take a boring apartment and give it a more upscale elegant feel. A common lighting issue is having to turn off lights manually because they aren’t connected to a wall switch. Learn how to upgrade lighting […]

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  • How to Spray Paint Metal

    How to Spray Paint Metal

    Spray painting metal is an easy DIY project, and with the right paint, you can get good results if you take your time and do it the right way. Learn how to spray paint metal in this Ace Hardware video: Painting metal is a great […]

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