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DIY Project Guides

Practical tutorials for making useful improvements at home. Start with a guide, estimate the materials, and build a project plan.

01Refresh a room with paintBeginner · InteriorView tutorial

Estimate paint needed →Read full painting guide →

02Build a raised garden bedBeginner · OutdoorView tutorial

Estimate garden material →Read full garden bed guide →Plan mulch for a garden bed →

03Install a simple shelfBeginner · InteriorView tutorial

Read full shelf guide →

04Install flooring in a roomIntermediate · InteriorView tutorial

Estimate flooring →Read full flooring guide →

05Tile a kitchen backsplashIntermediate · InteriorView tutorial

Estimate tile →Read full backsplash guide →

06Build a basic fence sectionIntermediate · OutdoorView tutorial

Estimate fence materials →Read full fence guide →

07Resurface an existing deckIntermediate · OutdoorView tutorial

Estimate decking boards →Read full deck guide →

08Pour a concrete padIntermediate · OutdoorView tutorial

Estimate concrete →Read concrete pad guide →

09Plan a roofing projectAdvanced · ExteriorView tutorial

Estimate roofing materials →Read roofing planning guide →

10Build a paver patioIntermediate · OutdoorView tutorial

Estimate pavers and base →Read paver patio guide →

11Plan wall insulationIntermediate · InteriorView tutorial

Estimate insulation →Read insulation guide →

12Plan stair and stringer layoutAdvanced · CarpentryView tutorial

Estimate stair layout →Read stair planning guide →

Plan before you build

Check measurements twice, choose materials rated for the job, and follow product instructions. Calculator and guide information is for project planning, so verify local codes and site-specific requirements before starting work.