Cost Comparisons for DIY Home Repair
A 7-part course with Katie Hamilton
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I write about the cost of home improvements and compare how much it costs to do it yourself with hiring a contractor. My husband/partner Gene and I remodeled 14 houses and have been writing about it ever since. We're authors of 20 books including... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 27 min
- Lessons 7
- Attachments 19
- Exercises 28
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18 CQ
7 Lessons in This Course
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2 minFREEDIY lesson 1Free2 CQ
If you're new to DIY home improvement, the garage and driveway are great places to start! Find out how much you can save by doing a few easy jobs yourself.
with Katie HamiltonIf you're new to DIY home improvement, the garage and driveway are great places to start! Find out how much you can save by doing a few easy jobs yourself.
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4 minDIY lesson 23 CQ
Painting costs vary hugely depending on the job. Compare contractor fees to materials costs for painting vinyl siding, brick, paneling, walls, and cabinets.
with Katie HamiltonPainting costs vary hugely depending on the job. Compare contractor fees to materials costs for painting vinyl siding, brick, paneling, walls, and cabinets.
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3 minDIY lesson 32 CQ
Don't be fenced in by contractor costs! This lesson breaks down the costs for DIY fencing projects, including wood, chain link, and invisible dog fences.
with Katie HamiltonDon't be fenced in by contractor costs! This lesson breaks down the costs for DIY fencing projects, including wood, chain link, and invisible dog fences.
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4 minDIY lesson 43 CQ
Replacing the ceilings and doors of a property instantly updates it. Learn how much you can save on DIY installations, like patio doors and tiling ceilings.
with Katie HamiltonReplacing the ceilings and doors of a property instantly updates it. Learn how much you can save on DIY installations, like patio doors and tiling ceilings.
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4 minDIY lesson 53 CQ
This lesson explores more significant home repairs. Find out what it costs to drop a wall, install attic stairs, replace windows, and update cabinets.
with Katie HamiltonThis lesson explores more significant home repairs. Find out what it costs to drop a wall, install attic stairs, replace windows, and update cabinets.
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4 minDIY lesson 63 CQ
Bathrooms are one of the most common areas to update. Find out how much you can save with some DIY bathroom remodeling projects—you may be astounded!
with Katie HamiltonBathrooms are one of the most common areas to update. Find out how much you can save with some DIY bathroom remodeling projects—you may be astounded!
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2 minDIY lesson 72 CQ
A property is more than a house; it's everything that surrounds it! Find out how much it costs to establish a lawn and patio that welcome outdoor living.
with Katie HamiltonA property is more than a house; it's everything that surrounds it! Find out how much it costs to establish a lawn and patio that welcome outdoor living.
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870 min8-part DIY course40 CQ
Doing your own plumbing repairs is a rewarding and inexpensive alternative to hiring a professional plumber. Learn how to fix shower and tub faucets, kitchen sink drains, and more in this course.
with Teach2BuildDoing your own plumbing repairs is a rewarding and inexpensive alternative to hiring a professional plumber. Learn how to fix shower and tub faucets, kitchen sink drains, and more in this course.
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967 min9-part DIY course39 CQ
In this course, Teach2Build walks you through safe and efficient installations for common home improvement projects, including replacing light fixtures, light switches, and electrical outlets.
with Teach2BuildIn this course, Teach2Build walks you through safe and efficient installations for common home improvement projects, including replacing light fixtures, light switches, and electrical outlets.
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10173 min10-part DIY course91 CQ
Want to learn about metalworking? Learn the tools and techniques you'll need to forge and shape metal in this course, which includes how to make a knife, a copper bracelet, an S-hook, and more!
with RealWoodsmenWant to learn about metalworking? Learn the tools and techniques you'll need to forge and shape metal in this course, which includes how to make a knife, a copper bracelet, an S-hook, and more!
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653 min6-part DIY course30 CQ
Are you looking to play some vintage video games, without digging up game consoles and cartridges? Create a custom gaming console with a Raspberry Pi computer and basic electronic components.
with Daniel SpiesAre you looking to play some vintage video games, without digging up game consoles and cartridges? Create a custom gaming console with a Raspberry Pi computer and basic electronic components.
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1278 min12-part DIY course45 CQ
Is your home's electric water heater giving you trouble? Whether the unit is leaking, or the water temperature is off, this course from Teach2Build can help you diagnose and fix the issue at hand.
with Teach2BuildIs your home's electric water heater giving you trouble? Whether the unit is leaking, or the water temperature is off, this course from Teach2Build can help you diagnose and fix the issue at hand.