How to Build

Whether you are conducting a small home improvement project or a major home repair, it is important to understand how to build and repair certain things in your home. Sure, some projects should be left to the professionals, but you might surprised at what

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You want to build a wooden ladder, but you’re not sure how to do it. Learn about how to build a wooden ladder in this article.

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You want to build a privacy fence, but you’re not sure how to do it. Learn about how to build a privacy fence in this article.

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You live in a storm-prone area and you must build a storm shelter. Follow these instructions and find out how to build a storm shelter.

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You need to build concrete steps outside your kitchen door, and you will need to build a form for the steps. Learn here how to build forms for concrete steps.

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If raccoons have invaded you picnic, garden or home, consider building your own raccoon trap. This article shows you how to build a raccoon trap.

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You want to build a batting cage frame, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to build a batting cage frame in this article.

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You can build a one minute timer by attaching two bottles together and letting water or sand flow through. Learn about how to build a one minute timer in this article.

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You want to try your hand at building an exterior door jamb on your house. In this article you will learn how to build an exterior door jamb.

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Your garage door needs replacing and you have decided to build one yourself. This article will show you how to build a garage door.

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Almost every child wants to sleep in a bunk bed. Now is the chance for you to help fulfill your child's dream. If you build the bunk beds in the garage, check first that you will be able to get them to the bedroom without having to dismantle them -- ...

Your kids want you to build them a clubhouse. Just read this article to learn how to build a clubhouse.

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You'd like to build a new horse shelter for your horses. Learn how to build a horse shelter to protect your horses from the rain, wind and snow in this article.

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Give your home or cottage a rustic look by building some log furniture. Learn about how to build log furniture in this article.

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You know how to write music and how to sing, and would like to build a portable recording booth where you can record your songs. Learn about how to build a portable recording booth in this article.

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If you have a garage so cluttered that you dread the thought of trying to squeeze an automobile into it, you just might need a storage shed.

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If you've been taking apart your vacuum cleaner on the kitchen table or cutting 2x4s balanced across the arms of your Adirondack chair on the patio, it's time to build a workbench.

By Elizabeth Abbess

In the 1970s and 1980s the bar stool was relegated to basement recreational rooms and rec-room bars. But these days, you'll find bar stools front and center in the heart of the home -- the kitchen.

By Sarah Siddons

You need to make a snap decision to stay or leave when a hurricane hits. Building a hurricane shelter near (or inside) your home would make your choice much easier to make.

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Building wooden window treatments provides an easy way to add interest and extra storage inside or outside your home. Use these instructions to build a windowsill shelf, plant shelves for a window, or a window box.

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Today's dog houses can go way beyond four walls, an arched doorway and a peaked roof. With a little time and the right materials, you can build a palace for your pooch.

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