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How To: Build a CD rack
CD racks are great for storage and organization of compact discs. Learn how to build shelves for storing and displaying CDs in this free video.
How To: Install a door knob
Installing a new door knob is a simple home repair task. Learn how to install a new door knob with tips from a professional handyman in this free home improvement video series.
How To: Adjust an uneven inside door
Have a door that is uneven and hitting the floor when opened? Adjust an uneven door with tips from a professional handyman in this free home repair video series.
How To: Make a bird feeder
Learn how to make a bird feeder from an expert birdhouse builder in this free yard crafts video series.
How To: Finish concrete
After you pour the concrete you have to spread and smooth it. This process is called finishing the concrete. This video is a step-by-step guide through the process of finishing concrete.
How To: Install a pocket door in a bathroom
Pocket doors are a common design element in houses. Pocket doors are a great way to Pocket doors are quite practical. You don't need to leave floor space just for a door to swing open. In this tutorial, home expert Amy Matthews teaches a homeowner how to replace a pocket door in a bathroom.
How To: Cut drywall using different methods
Installing drywall means a lot of measuring and a lot of cutting. In this how to video, home improvement expert Danny Lipford looks at easy methods for the do it yourselfer to cut drywall.
How To: Renovate your basement
You can turn your basement into a warm cozy room to hang out in. In this how to video, home improvement expert Danny Lipford explores the advantages and hurdles of basement renovation.
How To: Replace a window
If you have a window that is not insulated properly or is a bit drafty you might want to consider replacing your windows. In this how to video, home improvement expert Danny Lipford discusses window replacement.
How To: Install a water feature for your swimming pool
A water feature is a great way to add interest to your swimming pool. Watch this how to video as Danny Lipford talks with Jack as he installs a special water feature to your swimming pool.
How To: Choose lower cost swimming pool options
There are a lot of low cost options when you are building your swimming pool. In this how to video, Danny Lipford explores a few options for less expensive swimming pools.
How To: Convert an attic into an extra bedroom
Turn your attic into a pointy-ceilinged boudoir with this tutorial. Danny Lipford discusses converting your attic into an extra bedroom in this how-to while providing tips for determining the suitability of your attic for remodeling.
How To: Make pegboard shelves
Danny Lipford talks with Joe Truini about a simple solution to storing objects on your pegboard which may not be suited to using typical pegboard hooks. Keep your workspace organized with these easy to install pegboard shelves.
How To: Prepare to install a pool
There are many things you have to do to prepare for installing a swimming pool. Follow along as we see what choices he makes when Danny Lipford installs a backyard swimming pool in his yard.
How To: Cut a door jamb to install flooring
Installing hardwood flooring is becoming increasingly easy with all the DIY flooring kits. But the difficult part is getting the flooring around your door jamb. Cutting the door jamb instead of the flooring is a much easier alternative. Home improvement expert, Danny Lipford shows how to cut a door jamb to install flooring in this tutorial.
How To: Install a ceramic soap dish in your shower
If you're the sort of person who regularly engages in DIY projects around your home, one imagines you'll need to take a shower every now and again. In this tutorial, Danny Lipford will guide you through the process installing a ceramic soap dish in a shower stall.
How To: Seal a gap between windows and dry wall
Often when new windows are installed there are gaps between the window and dry wall. It is difficult to fill that gap neatly. In this how to video, home improvement expert Danny Lipford gives you a great tip on spackling that gap in a neat manner. All you need is a pastry bag to fill the gap between the window and the wall..
How To: Make an overhead storage rack
Tired of all that lumber on the floor of your garage? Need some innovative storage ideas that keep your stuff out of your way? In this tutorial, Danny Lipford teaches you how to create an overhead storage rack for storing lumber or any other long tool. With this step by step how to video you can store things in your new overhead rack.
How To: Build a free-standing wooden pergola
In this video, Dominick of askmeDIY.com will demonstrate how to build a wooden pergola, a common fixture of modern gardens. Learn what materials you'll require and receive building tips in this tutorial.
How To: Build a concrete retaining wall
Darren Baensch from the HOW TO Channel shows you step-by-step how to build a concrete block retaining wall, a popular feature of modern homes. Learn the the three stages of concrete block retaining wall construction while being apprised of common pitfalls in this short tutorial. Build a concrete retaining wall.
How To: Trim a door
Do you have an annoying door that always sticks? You can easily fix that sticky door by trimming it. Learn how to trim that door that's rubbing on the floor with this tutorial.
How To: Strip wallpaper
Do you have wallpaper in you'd like to remove but aren't sure how to go about stripping it? In this tutorial, you'll learn in a few easy steps how to remove it using a wallpaper steamer (available at your local DIY or tool library), a six-inch drywall knife, a scoring tool and a sponge. Watch this video to learn how you, too, can easily strip wallpaper.
How To: Tile a carpet transition for an entryway
In this tutorial, Karen Schmidt shows you a tile to carpet transition for an entryway. If you're interested in tile, this is an easy first project. Watch this video and learn, in a couple of easy steps, how to create a beautiful tile entryway.
How To: Put up shelves in a brick wall
Thinking of putting up some shelves? In this how to video, Darren Baensch erects a set of shelves on a solid brick wall. He demonstrates how to put up shelves and provides a short-cut secret. Put up shelves in a brick wall.
How To: Screw pieces of wood together
When screwing two pieces of wood together there are three essential steps. In this tutorial, Darren Baensch demonstrates how to screw wood together properly. Screw pieces of wood together.
How To: Cut wood properly
Cutting a piece of timber with a grinder is called "ripping". Darren Baensch shows us how to cut wood and identifies a couple of safety issues. Learn the correct wood cutting technique with this how to video. Cut wood properly.
How To: Repair and avoid a squeaky floor
In this how to video, Darren Baensch explains how to avoid squeaky floorboards. If it's too late and your floor is already squeaky - don't despair, he has a solution to that creaking floorboard. Repair and avoid a squeaky floor.
How To: Cut corrugated roof sheeting
In this how to video, Darren Baensch explains how to cut corrugated roof sheeting. His tips include why two pairs of shears will make the job easier and why power tools may turn out to be a costly shortcut. With this tutorial you will be able to repair your roof and save time and money. Cut corrugated roof sheeting.
How To: Fix a broken roof tile
In this how to video Darren Baensch shows us storm damage to a tiled roof. He then demonstrates a nifty quick-fix to a broken tile on the roof above the lounge room. This tip could save you thousands of dollars in water damage to your roof. Fix a broken roof tile.
How To: Make your own kitchen cabinets
Want to remodel your kitchen? According to Darren Baensch, making your own kitchen cabinets is a breeze. With the tips from this tutorial you can make your own beautiful kitchen cabinets. Make your own kitchen cabinets.
How To: Erect wall frames
In this how to video, Darren Baensch talks about erecting wall frames. He identifies the key components and divulges some handy tips on erecting wall frames. Watch this tutorial and you can erect your wall frames safely and properly. Erect wall frames.
How To: Know when to use concrete mix & when to use rapid set
Unsure when to use concrete mix and when to use rapid-set? In this how to video Darren Baensch discusses when to use concrete mix and when to use rapid set. Make sure you are using the right materials for the job with this tutorial. Know when to use concrete mix & when to use rapid set.
How To: Replace a piece of timber fascia
Fascia goes along the top of your gutter line to hold the gutter in place. As fascia boards tend to break down over time, many builders are now using metal products in the place of timber. If you're looking to replace a piece of timber fascia, however, you'll be well served by this short clip, which offers installation tips meant to ensure that your replacement works for days to come. Replace a piece of timber fascia.
How To: Know when to use plasterboard, clout and twisted nails
There are thousand varieties of nails out there and it's not always easy to know which you should use for your project. This forty-second instructional clip will familiarize you with three common varieties of nail—i.e., plasterboard, clout and twisted—and prime you on their principal applications. Know when to use plasterboard, clout and twisted nails.
How To: Install snap-together tile in a garage
Make an old drab garage floor look new with snap-together tile. In this how to video Matt Weber installs cool snap-together tile for garage flooring. You don't have to bother with the messiness of mixing cement, grout, or cutting dangerous tiles. Watch and learn how easy it is to snap tile into place.
How To: Replace worn-out wood with composite decking
In this how to video Extreme How-To Editor-in-Chief, Matt Weber, replaces old wood with new composite materials. Composite decking is a great way to repair worn out and weathered parts of any deck. Learn to do it yourself and you can lot of money repairing your home.
How To: Setting tile in two adjoining rooms
Remodeling your kitchen or bathroom can be expensive. It doesn't have to be if you can install the tiles yourself. In this home and garden how-to video we will show you how to set tiles in adjoining rooms. Join tiles in two adjoining rooms for a smooth floor transitions.
How To: Setting tile in the first grid over vinyl
Remodeling your kitchen or bathroom can be expensive. If you learn how to tile you can save a bundle on the project. In this home and garden how to video you will learn to set tile with your grid layout setup and mortar spread over vinyl.
How To: Mix and apply thin set mortar for tiling
Remodeling your kitchen or bathroom can be expensive. Learn to tile the floor yourself and save a bundle. In this home and garden how to video you will learn to properly mix and apply thin set mortar for tiling.
How To: Layout tile using the grid layout method
Remodeling your bathroom or kitchen can be expensive. Why not learn how to install your own tile? In this home and garden how-to video you will learn how to layout tile properly using the grid layout method. A grid consists of a group of lines forming perfect squares to line up the tie. Watch this video and begin laying tile.