Family Handyman Quick & Easy Projects: Over 100 Weekend Projects

by Family Handyman (Editor)

Overview

A collection of 100+ beginner to intermediate-level Do-It-Yourself projects for homeowners, designed to be completed in a weekend or less, from Family Handyman magazine.

Home improvement doesn’t have to be a months-long process. Whether you have a few hours or a few days to spare, we’ll help you tackle a wide variety of useful projects.

Some projects will help you update or maintain your home. For example, you’ll learn how to:

• Hide pet claw scratches on your doors.
• Reupholster old furniture to make it look new.
• Raise sunken patio pavers.

If you’re looking to add storage to your home, this book has you covered. Build:

• Storage units for cutting boards and measuring cups.
• An eye-catching bookshelf that’ll stand the test of time.
• Space-saving shelves for your bathroom.

And if you want to add a few special touches to your home, make:

• Your new favorite fold-up grill table.
• A wine rack that goes underneath your kitchen cabinets.
• A classic backyard bench.

With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, the 100+ quick and easy projects in this book are just what you need to improve your backyard, your workshop, and all the rooms in your home. Plus, bonus Great Goofs are perfect for a work break—or advice on how NOT to get it done! Build it to last for years—in just a few days—with Whole House Quick & Easy Projects from Family Handyman.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781621455851
Publisher:	Trusted Media Brands
Publication date:	03/01/2022
Series:	Family Handyman Whole House
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	1,044,352
Product dimensions:	8.12(w) x 10.88(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Family Handyman is the #1 brand for DIY homeowners, offering step-by-step projects, timesaving tips from the pros and money-saving consumer trends. Family Handyman magazine has an enormous circulation throughout North America and also publishes numerous best-selling books. The streaming channel, “At Home with Family Handyman,” offers the informative and must-see shows today’s DIYers request most. The Family Handyman website is a top destination for today’s homeowners where they spotlight strategies regarding home and tool maintenance, lawn and garden care, and storage in addition to how-to videos and easy-to-follow projects. Family Handyman has more than 1.5 million fans on Facebook, 2 million followers on Instagram, 2.2 million Pinterest followers.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Windows & Doors

Window planter 10

Window AC care 11

Apply heat-reducing window film 12

Remove a heavy door 13

Rattling doors 14

Interior door repairs 15

Install a new front door 16

How to fix a dead doorbell 23

Need new windows? 24

Stop patio door drafts 28

Mask pet claw scratches 31

Paint a panel door 32

Beef up entry door security 36

Great Goofs 38

Chapter 2 Backyard

Rebar plant cage 42

Classic backyard bench 43

Plant markers 44

Simple timber bench 46

Stepping-stone path 52

Fold-up grill table 54

Backyard spring 58

Concrete patio cover-up 60

Sharper mower blades, made easy 64

Outdoor dog kennel 68

Self-watering raised plant bed 70

One-day patio pond 75

Build a compost bin 80

Fix sunken patio pavers 83

Build a rain barrel 84

Raised-bed border 86

Caulk cracked concrete 89

Sprinkler system fixes 90

Privacy trellis with planters 93

Great Goofs 94

Chapter 3 Kitchen & Bathroom

6 kitchen storage upgrades 98

Install a new sink and faucet 100

One-morning medicine cabinet 104

Simple bathroom shelf 105

Vanity improvements 106

Divider for upright storage 110

Hidden cutting board 111

Space-saving wine rack 112

Space-saving knife rack 117

Mosaic backsplash 118

Metal panels for cabinet doors 122

Drawer in a drawer 124

Cutting board rack 125

New life for old countertops 126

Convert wood cabinet doors to glass 132

Great Goofs 134

Chapter 4 Garage & Workshop

Organize your garage in one morning 138

Circular saw jigs for table saw-quality cuts 142

Garage floor coverings 144

Bomb-proof woodworking bench 146

Yard tool slant rack 151

Compact compressor station 152

Saw blade roost 155

Hardware organizer 156

Mobile tool chest 159

A classic workbench 160

Build a rolling shop cart 164

Tool tote 166

Folding sawhorse with built-in shelf 167

Tape caddy 168

Chisel pockets 169

Make your garage floor last 170

Great Goofs 172

Chapter 5 Floors

Squeaky floor fix using caulk 176

Stain or seal a concrete floor 177

Install a floating wood floor 178

Stop stair squeaks 184

Damage prevention 186

Curling vinyl cure 187

Tile over a vinyl floor 188

Pull wrinkles out of your carpet 190

Great Goofs 192

Chapter 6 Walls & Ceilings

How to paint a ceiling 196

Hang pictures straight and level 200

Prep problem walls for painting 202

Space-saving wall niche 205

Custom picture ledges 208

Trim painting tips 212

Paint a room in a day 216

Great Goofs 220

Chapter 7 Furniture & Shelving

Coat & hat rack 224

Light-duty table 225

Multipurpose shelves 226

Stone-top table 228

Magnetic office supplies holder 231

Magazine stand 232

Knock-apart table 235

Super simple bookcase 236

Adjustable spice shelf 241

Two-story closet shelves 242

Stacked recycling tower 243

DIY upholstery 244

Entry bench 248

Roiling storage box 250

Shelf tower 252

Easy-to-build shoe storage 256

Sturdy, stable stool 257

Fast furniture fixes 258

Great Goofs 262

Special section Three-Day Projects

Showcase wall 266

Build the best-ever garage storage shelves 276

Build a long-lasting retaining wall 281

Project Index 286