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Construction & Repair

Join our Construction & Repair World now to meet up with other homeowners on the Web. Learn how to lay the foundation for a house, install a dryer vent in an exterior wall, fix a busted door hinge, and more. And don't forget to share your own DIY home repair tips and tricks for cutting home construction and repair costs.
"How to Plan, and build, the deck of your dreams" cover image
Sep 30, 2008

While building a deck may not be the easiest DIY project, it can be done with proper planning and execution. In part one of this five part series, learn about decking material options, deck style opti ...

Modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, an island, and stainless steel appliances.
Sep 30, 2008

Your kitchen is the heart of your home, and is as individual as you are. No matter what your ultimate goal, there are several initial steps you will take to begin remodeling your current kitchen, rega ...

Man using a nail gun to install trim around a door.
Sep 30, 2008

Let the Home Depot show you what it takes to install an exterior entry door and the tools and supplies you'll need for this popular do-it-yourself project. Go step-by-step through the process and pick ...

A person measuring the fit of a door frame.
Sep 30, 2008

Announce your arrival home in style by stepping in via a brand new door. Whether you're tired of your old one or it "fell" off during a particularly heated argument, installing a new door helps to ins ...

"How to Install a replacement window properly" cover image
Sep 30, 2008

Let The Home Depot show you what it takes to install a replacement window and the tools needed for this quick and easy job. Since replacement windows fit into existing window frames, it should take yo ...

Man installing a doorframe with construction materials.
Sep 30, 2008

Let the Home Depot show you exactly what it takes to hang a storm door and the tools needed for this relatively easy task. Go step-by-step for adding this door to a brick-molded opening. For more, or ...

Person installing a door handle.
Sep 29, 2008

Installing a slab door is a project that some people choose when they don't want to replace the door jam but just the door itself. In this DIY video tutorial, you'll learn what it takes to hang a new ...

"How to Build an arbor bench" cover image
Sep 26, 2008

Enjoy your lawn in comfort and style with a charming arbor bench that you can build yourself. This project is sure to be a hit with the woodworkers and gardeners alike. In this video tutorial, you'll ...

"How to Patch and repair concrete" cover image
Sep 26, 2008

Concrete is one of mankind's greatest inventions. Very durable, it can also be aesthetically pleasing. Concrete is also often a major building material in and around homes. Over time, however, concret ...

Person drilling pilot holes for lag screws in a wall.
Sep 26, 2008

Installing a new garage door and opener may seem daunting at first, but if you take your time and do the job step-by-step, it's a good weekend project. It will take from nine to 12 hours for most door ...