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Do It Yourself...Or Not?
This husband-and-wife team helps readers figure out the skills, time, tools and materials they need to complete a home project. They also compare the costs of doing it yourself versus using professionals for the same job. Moves as a graphic with text.
Do It Yourself...Or Not? Samples
Build a composite deck
A deck is one of the most popular additions to a house because it expands the living space to incorporate the yard and garden. Building a deck is no trivial pursuit; it takes a lot of man-hours, not to mention strength and stamina.
Replace a mailbox
A rural-type mailbox at the end of a driveway makes a positive impression about your home especially if it replaces a weatherworn old metal box.
Build a rail fence
A rail fence is one of the easiest to construct because its components -- posts with holes for horizontal rails -- fit together like pins in a slot.
Hang a pegboard wall
Today's garages are the last frontier for capturing space and redefining it as workshops, project centers and just about anything else requiring room to work and store things.
Paint laminate cabinets
If your old laminate kitchen cabinets are structurally sound but look outdated, consider giving them a budget facelift with a new paint job.
Install a stair runner
A stair runner is carpeting designed and sized to fit on a stairway. To install a runner and padding on a 13-step straight staircase, a carpet installer will charge $540. When choosing a runner, bring along a tape measure to measure its width.
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