Want to install a suspended ceiling yourself (perhaps enlisting the help of a construction-savvy buddy)? If you have the time and necessary tools (and provided your existing ceiling is structurally sound), the process is quite simple. This free DIY guide will walk you through the process from start to finish. Build your own suspended ceiling with this how-to.
Want to lay a hardwood floor yourself? It's easy. Provided, that is, you have all of the following materials: wood panels (preferably with built-in foam underlay), plastic sheeting, duct tape, tapping blocks, a hammer, a crowbar, a straight edge, a miter square, a pencil, string line, some spacers, and a saw. For complete instructions on putting it all together and installing your own custom wooden floor using panels, watch this free DIY guide.
This video tutorial outlines a number of quick and easy tips for installing a porcelain tile backsplash in your home kitchen, from checking the substrate (that is, the surface to be tiled) to the application of the tile itself. For a complete, step-by-step overview of the DIY process, watch this free video guide.
If you need to snap a diagonal chalk line on a sheet of plywood, you could hope that the hook will hold when you pull on it or try to find a third hand – or you can follow this video guide, which demonstrates a method for snapping chalk lines using a utility knife. For a complete overview of the technique, watch this free DIY tutorial.
If one of the tubeless tires on your hand truck or wheelbarrow has gone flat, sure, you could take it to a gas station and pay someone to fix it — or you could repair it yourself. For complete instructions on how to patch and inflate a flat tubeless tire, watch this free DIY guide.
Interested in crafting a pair of elegant hoop earrings? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this video guide can present a complete overview of the fabrication process in just over four minutes' time. For complete instructions on how to make your own custom hoop earrings, watch this DIY jewelry maker's guide.
Interested in crafting your own jewelry? How about a pair of freeform wire earrings? With this DIY guide, you will learn how to make a simple, but nevertheless elegant, pair of freeform earrings. For a detailed, step-by-step overview, and to get started making your very own custom earrings, watch this free video lesson.
Interested in crafting your own jewelry? How about a pair of drop earrings? With this free DIY guide, you'll learn how to make a pair of simple but nevertheless elegant drop (also known as pendant) earrings. For a detailed, step-by-step overview of the earring making process, take a look.
Have an interest in building a protruded mantelpiece for your fireplace? It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this free woodworker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in fewer than 10 minutes. For more information, including a step-by-step look at the mantel (or mantle) building process, watch this DIY guide.
Brace yourself for (and with!) the colorful braided friendship bangle demonstrated in this crafty DIY how-to. Within this free video tutorial, you'll find detailed, step-by-step instructions for weaving your own four-color braided friendship bracelet.
Sink making a stink? Never you fear. This DIY home plumbing how-to will teach you how to unclog a bathroom sink, purging it any gross gunk that's accumulated within it. For a step-by-step breakdown of how to fix your own broken down sink, take a look.
If you're undertaking a big DIY project in either your bathroom or kitchen, odds are you'll need to know how to grout ceramic tile. And, if you don't know how, you can learn with this handy how-to.
This is a fantastic tutorial for creating a very unique coffin-shaped purse from cardboard. In a few easy steps, you'll be rocking the coolest non-designer, DIY purse on the street.
If you're having trouble with your toilet, your first instinct might be to call the plumber. But many plumbing problems are easy to diagnose and solve yourself.
Patty Moreno, the Garden Girl, demonstrates how to breed worms for the purposes of home composting. With some household tools, organic waste, and worms galore, you can create rich soil while helping the environment. Check out this video tutorial for an in depth look at DIY vermiculture.
We all have old tshirts lying around our house. Why spend the big bucks when you can reconstruct & recycle what you already have? In this DIY fashion tutorial, learn how to turn an old oversized t-shirt into a sexy cropped tank top! Perfect for summer!
Wondering how to repressurize your home boiler? In this DIY video tutorial, you'll learn how to fill or repressurize a combination (or "combi") boiler. For more information, including step-by-step instructions on the pressurization process, take a look.
Nuts n Bolts is great at giving easy-to-follow instructions for do-it-yourself projects. Check out this tutorial for a fun woodworking project - building a wine rack to hold your burgeoning wine collection. Impress your friends with your beautiful handiwork. For more videos from Nuts n Bolts, search on diy on WonderHowTo.
Nuts n Bolts is great at providing advice on do-it-yourself projects and woodworking. In this episode, Nuts an Bolts shows you how to build a breakfast tray. Make your significant other a nice breakfast and have a romantic breakfast in bed. For more do-it-yourself videos from Nuts n Bolts, search for diy on WonderHowTo.
Nuts n Bolts is great at providing advice on do-it-yourself projects and woodworking. In this tutorial, Nuts an Bolts shows you how to put up a ceiling cornice. For more do-it-yourself videos from Nuts n Bolts, search for diy on WonderHowTo.
Nuts n Bolts is great at providing advice on do-it-yourself projects and woodworking. In this episode, Nuts an Bolts shows you how to hang a sliding door. For more do-it-yourself videos from Nuts n Bolts, search for diy on WonderHowTo.
Nuts n Bolts is a great do-it-yourself handyman show. In this episode, Nuts an Bolts shows you how to hang a sliding door. For more do-it-yourself videos from Nuts n Bolts, search for do-it-yourself or diy on WonderHowTo.
Adam's tutorial on an Iron Man Arc Reactor Prop.
Learn how to recycle a pillowcase into a dress with Gianny L! The sexy GiannyL demonstrates this DIY closet hack that's simple and cheap. All you need is an old pillowcase, some scissors, and some string. A small pillowcase dress is the perfect creation for any young lady. Watch this video and learn how to make it!
Hack into a TV to get more channels! Make this DIY antenna that will get you at least a dozen more channels. You need a fork, shoelace and an old metal desk lamp. This is way better and far cheaper than the ones you buy in the store.
Learn how to create a warm hat and leg warmers from an old sweater with Gianny L! The sexy GiannyL demonstrates this DIY closet hack that's simple and cheap. All you need is an old crappy sweater, some scissors, and some string. It's simple and easy to make these leg warmers and winter hat.
So, you've made the change to fluorescent light bulbs? What should you do with those old energy wasting bulbs? Decorate your tree with it! Learn how to turn lightbulbs into Christmas ornaments with GiannyL!
Happy Halloween! Learn how to put together a budget friendly, quick, and easy gypsy costume for Halloween! Hopefully this may help out as a "last resort" costume for some of you. Regardless, a gypsy makes a super cute and easy costume. Hope you all have a great Halloween!
Washing machine belts can snap, or work loose, over time and reduce the effectiveness or even break your machine. This home appliance tutorial will get your machine running again. For detailed, step-by-step instructions on replacing a washing machine belt, watch this DIY video tutorial.
Is your Siemens oven on the blink? Never fear: In this video, you'll learn how to replace a fan oven element in a typical Siemens cooker. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions on the repair process, watch this home DIY tutorial.
Is your AEG oven on the blink? Never fear: In this video, you'll learn how to replace a fan oven element in a typical AEG cooker. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions on the fan oven element replacement process, watch this home DIY tutorial.
Melissa Watson from DIY Style shows how to make a spa pillow and eye pillow with micro beads and soothing lavender in this instructional video. You will need a sewing kit (needles, thread, pins, and scissors), 3/8 yard of two different kinds of cotton fabric, a cup of rice, 1/8 cup lavender, another fourth cup of lavender, and a funnel. Follow along with the step by step instructions in this how-to video and learn how to sew relaxing spa and eye pillows.
Allyce King from DIY Style shows a simple way to recycle an old sweater into a cute purse in this how-to video. There's probably a lot of clothing going unworn in your closet, so why not fashion something that will get some mileage. Follow along with the simple steps in this video design tutorial and learn how to sew a purse out of a sweater.
Melissa Watson from DIY Style shows how to finish seam edges in this how-to video. Edges can fray, so sewing off seam allowances will keep fabric from unraveling. As an extra preventative measure, trim the edge with pinking shears. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to finish seam edges.
Suffering because of a leaky washing machine valve? It may be easier to fix than you think so, before calling a plumber, watch this DIY instructional video from handyman Hub Kirkpatrick. For step-by-step instructions on repairing your own leaky washing machine valve, take a look. Save money, and grief, with this handy how-to.
In this video tutorial, you'll find instructions on how to build your own barrel as well as learn about the benefits of water of conservation. Rain barrels reduce storm water runoff, provides healthy water for your plants, conserves water and, of course, to the extent that you don't pay for it, will help you to save money. For more, or to get started building your own rain barrel, watch this DIY video guide.
Discover how easy it is to update your faucet fixture. Other topics covered in this video include faucet options (centerset versus widespread),finish options,tools you will need to complete the job, and tips to ensure your DIY installation is a breeze.
Just because you're going to the beach doesn't mean you can't go in style. This video fashion design tutorial shows how to make a quick and easy bikini cover-up out of an old t-shirt with the help of Gianny L. The sexy GiannyL demonstrates this DIY closet hack that's simple and cheap. This bikini cover-up is an easy to put together, affordable summer fashion statement.
Learn how to design flip-flops to wear this summer with Gianny L! This instructional fashion design video demonstrates how to turn an old pair flip-flops into a hip pair of sandals, using some denim scraps. It's affordable summer fashion and easy to put together.
The next time you're remodeling or sprucing up a bathroom in your home, you might consider replacing your old toilet along with the other fixtures. It's easier than you think. Watch these easy steps on how to successfully replace or install a toilet. For more, or to get started on your own toilet removal/installation project, watch this helpful DIY guide.
