Construction & Repair: Page 20

Use a transit, or not. Use a plain level, a string level, or a hose. Yes, a hose. Watch and find out how to level your wooden project.

Here are some DIY drywall repair projects from Extreme How-To. Do a bullet patch or a batten patch. This is a great, and highly informative tutorial on doing it right! You'll see.

Toologics editor Jude Herr hosts this kitchen remodel series! Jude and her Father, from American Builders, outline the project.

Learn how to re-upholster six vintage dining room chairs and learn how to re-cover a vintage ottoman. Give new life to an old piece with organic fabric! This is a quick tip that will keep your linens smelling fresh.

August is a time when it is common to see bats flying overhead while taking an evening stroll or night fishing at your favorite spot. The two most common bats in Ohio are the little brown and the big brown bats and both are found in rural and urban settings. Bats serve a valuable purpose for humans because they feed on insects, including mosquitoes and those which plague farmers' crops. However, bats sometimes create roosts, or gathering places, in people's homes. Join Wild Ohio's Donna Daniel...

Learn how to install a Berry Floor laminate flooring by watching this video.

Two farm fencing experts demonstrate the best practices to use when hanging a new farm gate. Created by The Progressive Farmer magazine.

Want to see how to fix a hole in the wall from a pro? Well, you've come to the wrong place, but watch Matt show you how, and laugh a little too.

Spackle is an important step in repairing walls for painting. Meghan Carter demonstrates how to spackle a wall to achieve professional results. If you follow her tips, you'll get flawless finishes when you spackle without the hassle of sanding.

This video shows how to spray papercrete directly on to a metal 20' shipping container for insulation and aesthetic purposes.

Learn how to make this very unique project - an invisible shelf to hold CD's.

Make your garden into a winter wonderland with some snow lanterns! Let it snow!

Did your garage door torsion spring break? After 12 years, one of mine did. This DIY Clinic video shows how to replace it yourself in just a few hours.

Check out this video to learn the basics of building cabinets for your home or office. The video covers basic construction, woodworking, cutting of boards using a Festool and tablesaw.

A little advice on how to use a spirt level for keeping brickwork upright and level. It is important to level up your work when you start, and as you add courses.

Professional bricklayer and instructor Steve shows you how to lay brick properly.

This video very simply and accurately shows you how you should spread mortar when laying bricks or blocks.

This masonry video shows you how to build a corner of a wall from blocks.

Gary Katz, contributing editor to Fine Homebuilding and author of many carpentry books and videos, demonstrates how to set up a miter saw to cut crown molding. Lots of people say it's difficult, but Gary gives you the tricks to make it a snap!

Add a new level of safety and security to your country property with the installation of a properly hung gate. Two farm fencing experts demonstrate this 'DIY' project from start to finish. A few important steps help insure that the next time you hang a gate on your land it will swing correctly and not sag over time. Brought to you by The Progressive Farmer, the authority on country living and sponsored by John Deere.

Watch this video to learn how to make a reproduction of a sink with a two part production rubber mold and cast it in concrete.

Watch this video to learn how to use silicone putty to repair a broken or damaged antique picture frame. Make a mold with the putty and make a reproduction. Great visual demonstration and detailed instructions!

This video segment will show you how to install window film in your home or business. You can achieve professional results with a great cost savings by doing it yourself.

Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com shows how to install Stair Tread Pads on a staircase.

Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com installs bike hangers in the garage ceiling rafters to get the bikes off of the garage floor.

Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com explains how to keep a crawl space warm and dry.

How glass blocks go together without mortar. Easy, Simple, no mess

Watch this video to learn how to fix a door latch.

Watch this video to learn how to install baseboard trim.

Watch this video to learn the process of taping and mudding drywall.

Watch this video to learn how to install a toilet bowl snap on cover.

This video shows you how to use a spirit level when bricklaying.

Stop a door from squeaking with these simple steps.

Construct a cold frame to take energy from the sun to warm the soil and air temperature for your plants in the winter. Allen Smith demonstrates how to construct your cold frame.

Learn the basics of building a cabinet from scratch.

Learn about common problems with gutters and how to repair them.

Learn the basics of how to install a crown molding to your ceilings.

Learn step by step how to install window trims.

Learn how to nail a door into a wall. You have to first insert shims to make sure the door is flush and level with the wall.

There are many different types of deadbolt locks, including ones that use levers, keys, or combinations. After picking the right one for your door, you just have to drill a hole and chisel out some extra wood to install the lock.