DIY Home Improvement

  • DIY Custom Office Desk

    DIY Custom Office Desk

    With a little help from some paint, some paper and some great hardware, you can turn old file cabinets into a heavy-duty hard-working custom office desk. Learn how in this DIY Network video: To create this DIY file cabinet desk, you will need: 2 old […]

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  • How to Refurnish an Old Chair for Under $20

    How to Refurnish an Old Chair for Under $20

    Updating an old chair is an easy affordable DIY project. Learn how to refurnish an old chair for under $20 in this video by Build.com: Start by visiting a local thrift shop and purchasing an old chair with some visual interest. Buy new fabric for […]

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  • How to Make Bench Cushions

    How to Make Bench Cushions

    Want more comfortable seating for a wooden bench? Learn how to make bench cushions in this Build.com video: For this DIY project, you will need some 1/2-inch plywood, heavy duty fabric, some 3-inch foam, cutting scissors and a heavy duty stapler. 1. Get a piece […]

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  • Transform Kitchen Cabinets Into Beautiful Open Storage

    Transform Kitchen Cabinets Into Beautiful Open Storage

    Love your kitchen but want a more open look? Learn how to transform kitchen cabinets into beautiful open storage with the step-by-step tutorial presented in this video by Better Homes and Gardens: You could simply remove the cabinet doors, but that doesn’t create a polished […]

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  • How to Make a Picnic Table

    How to Make a Picnic Table

    A farmhouse-style picnic table is an easy DIY project. Learn how to make one for your backyard in this Build.com video: For this project, you will need a drill, hammer, outdoor deck screws, finishing nails, wood glue and a power saw or miter saw. Get […]

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  • Affordable DIY Entryway Coat Hanger

    Affordable DIY Entryway Coat Hanger

    You can build your own affordable, stylish and functional entryway coat hanger using just a few pieces of wood, some paint and some easy-to-find hardware and accessories. Learn how in this Build.com video: For the 51-inch long project featured in this video, leftover hardwood flooring […]

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  • How to Build a Rolling Kitchen Island

    How to Build a Rolling Kitchen Island

    A rolling kitchen island adds functionality and design to your home. Learn how to build your own in this video by Build.com: Get the detailed project plan for the rolling kitchen island here. For the kitchen island project featured in this video, the size was […]

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  • How to Make a Roman Shade

    How to Make a Roman Shade

    For just a few bucks, you can make the easiest window treatment ever. Learn how to make a Roman shade in this video by Better Homes and Gardens: 1. Measure the width and length of your window, then cut your fabric two inches wider and […]

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  • Metal Pipe Coffee Table

    Metal Pipe Coffee Table

    This clever coffee table achieves the perfect balance between natural and industrial. Learn how to make a metal pipe coffee table in this Lowe’s video: This is a great DIY project that brings balance to almost any space. Get detailed instructions and a complete tools […]

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