Construction & Repair How-Tos
How To: Install a shower pan
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to replace a shower pan. This project requires advanced plumbing skills and demolition work. Install a shower pan.
How To: Install an outdoor shower
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install an outdoor shower. This project requires basic plumbing skills which includes soldering. Install an outdoor shower.
How To: Fix a sticky shower door
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to fix a sticky shower door. Fixing your door should take about one to two hours. Fix a sticky shower door.
How To: Cut fence pickets
Learn how to cut fence pickets and add decorative touches.
How To: Install an acoustic wall panel cutout
Watch this video to learn the correct way to make and install cutouts for electrical outlets in acoustical wall panels.
How To: Install an acoustic wall panel using a zbar
Install an acoustic wall panel using a zbar.
How To: Install a wall panel with adhesive
Install acoustical wall panels using adhesive to secure the panel to the wall.
How To: Fix a leaking tap
Watch this step-by-step guide to replacing a washing and fixing a dripping tap. First, turn off the water supply of the tap.
How To: Fix a broken tile
Watch this step-by-step essential guide to fixing broken tiles. You don't have to re-tile the whole areas.
How To: Hang shelves
Watch this step-by-step essential guide to hanging shelves.
How To: Fix a creaky floor
Watch this step-by-step essential guide to fixing creaky floorboards. Learn what equipment to use.
How To: Drought-proof a window
Watch this step-by-step essential guide for drought-proofing a window.
How To: Fix damaged plaster and plasterboard
Watch this step-by-step essential guide to repairing plaster and plasterboard. Learn what equipment to use.
How To: Install sound absorbent foam panels
Install sound absorbent foam panels in a home video studio.
How To: Install acoustical wall panels with pins
Check out this video to learn how to install acoustical wall panels using pins to secure the panel to the wall.
How To: Install a sound barrier
Want to learn how to install a sound barrier? Get tips from this video to learn how to do it.
How To: Install acoustical wall panels
Check out this video to learn how to install acoustical wall panels using impale clips to secure the panels to the wall.
How To: Level your deck or beam in construction at a low cost
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.
How To: Repair your own drywall
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.
How To: Install the G-Floor cover and protector
G-Floor garage floor covering is easy to install and a great way to protect and maintain your surfaces.
How To: Install your own home exaust fan
Toologics editor Jude Herr hosts this kitchen remodel series! Jude and her Father, from American Builders, outline the project.
How To: Re-upholster vintage dining room chairs
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.
How To: Paint window sash
Painting window sash is one of the most dreaded tasks for homeowners but with a bit of information and patience, anyone can do it well.
How To: Build a bat cave
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 Danie...
How To: Install Berry Floor laminate flooring
Learn how to install a Berry Floor laminate flooring by watching this video. Part 1 of 2 - How to Install Berry Floor laminate flooring.
How To: Install rubber flooring
Learn how to install rubber flooring on an unfinished wood floor.
How To: Hang a farm gate properly
Two farm fencing experts demonstrate the best practices to use when hanging a new farm gate. Created by The Progressive Farmer magazine.
How To: Patch holes in the wall using toothpaste and paste
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.
How To: Apply caulk
Caulk can make a good paint job look great if applied correctly. Meghan Carter demonstrates how to caulk to achieve seamless results. With her tips you'll eliminate gaps and cracks when you use caulk around your home.
How To: Spackle a wall
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.
How To: Stucco a metal shipping container
This video shows how to spray papercrete directly on to a metal 20' shipping container for insulation and aesthetic purposes.
How To: Attach welded wire mesh and lath to rebar armatures
Learn ferrocement tying techniques. This video explains two different ways for attaching welded wire mesh and lath to rebar armatures.
How To: Make an invisible CD shelf
Learn how to make this very unique project - an invisible shelf to hold CD's.
How To: Make a snow lantern
Make your garden into a winter wonderland with some snow lanterns! Let it snow!
How To: Make a milk jug bird feeder
This video from Garden Time shows how to make a bird feeder out of a simple, everyday milk jug.
How To: Replace your garage door torsion spring
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.
How To: Build cabinets
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.
How To: Acid stain a floor
This is a great video to learn how to acid stain a concrete floor.
How To: Use a spirit level to level up your brickwork
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.
How To: Lay bricks
Professional bricklayer and instructor Steve shows you how to lay brick properly.