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Woodworking & Home Repair

Start with How to Build a Floating Deck (20 min, Lowe's Home Improvement), then How to Build a Hidden Guest Room w/ a Murphy Bed (17 min, Lowe's Home Improvement). All 676 lessons here are free, from the teachers' own official uploads. You'll need cordless drill and driver, stud finder, drywall repair kit and a few more basics (about $225 of kit). The book to keep beside you: Home Improvement 1-2-3 by The Home Depot.

What you'll need

• Cordless drill and driver: Every job starts here.
• Stud finder: Hang anything securely.
• Drywall repair kit: Patch holes like a pro.
• Torpedo level: Straight shelves and frames.
• Multi-bit screwdriver: One tool, many bits.
• Tool bag: Carry it all to the job.

Lessons

• How to Build a Floating Deck (20 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How to Build a Hidden Guest Room w/ a Murphy Bed (17 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• THE FANCY TRIPLE TRIM WALL /// Experiment #007 (10 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• THE WOOD FAUX BRICK WALL /// Experiment #003 (7 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How to Build a Dog House (11 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How to Build a Wood Fence (24 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How to Remove and Replace a Rotten Subfloor (8 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How to Repair Drywall (3 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How to Fix a Wobbly Toilet and Stuck Faucet Handle (13 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• How to Fix and Upgrade a Weak WiFi Signal (9 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• How to Install a Chain Link Fence (11 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How to Organize a Garage (w/ Monica from The Weekender) (12 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How to Replace and Install a Toilet (5 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• NFL Homegating Makeover: Carolina Panthers (w/ Monica from The Weekender) (21 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• The Weekender: "The Boutique Hotel Bedroom" Makeover (Season 7, Episode 4) (20 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• The Weekender: "The Dream Garage" Makeover (Season 6, Episode 5) (17 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• The Weekender: "The Epic Backyard" Makeover (Season 7, Episode 1) (18 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• The Weekender: "The Granny-Chic Bedroom" (Season 6, Episode 2) (16 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• The Weekender: “The Industrial Farmhouse Kitchen” (Season 5, Episode 4) (23 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• The Weekender: "The Modern-Tropical Bathroom" Makeover (Season 6, Episode 4) (13 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• Transform Closet Into Kids' Workspace | Home Becomes (Ep 4) (10 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• Transform Your Basement Into a Home Gym | Home Becomes (Ep 2) (13 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• 7 Fall Front Porch Ideas (6 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• After the “After" /// Makeover Follow-up’s from The Weekender (14 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How to Design and Install a Paver Walkway (5 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• The Weekender: "Black is the New Orange" (Season 3, Episode 8) (21 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• The Weekender: "Cats vs. Company" (Season 3, Episode 4) (18 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• The Weekender: "The Maximalist Kitchen" (Season 6, Episode 3) (15 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• The Weekender: “The Tulum Inspired Patio” (Season 5, Episode 2) (18 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• The Weekender: "The Walking Dishwasher" (Season 3, Episode 5) (15 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• Transform Backyard Into Outdoor Playroom | Home Becomes (Ep 5) (15 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Attic Door, Faucet Wrench, Doorbell Repair (S9 E3) FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• Blogger vs. Builder Grade Bath: East Coast Creative (4 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• Home Maintenance and Tool Checklist for 1st-Time Homebuyers (9 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• How to Install Landscape Lighting (w/ Monica from The Weekender) (20 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• This Bathroom Makeover Brings the Spa Home | The Weekender (Season 9, Episode 6) (19 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• Turning an Empty Field Into a Dream Backyard Garden | From Scratch with @epicgardening Ep. 1 (13 min, The Home Depot, Beginner)
• ASK This Old House | Radiant Heat, Drywall (S9 E10) FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ‘Chaos to Calm’ Living Room Makeover | Sibling Space Solvers (11 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• Home Alone with Vsauce3: Behind the Scenes (4 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How to Fix a Sagging Fence Gate (8 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• How to Pressure Wash A House (w/ Monica from The Weekender) (14 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• THE BUILT-IN BOOKSHELVES WALL /// Experiment #004 (7 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• The Garden Upgrade Most People Skip (And Later Regret) | From Scratch with @epicgardening Ep. 4 (13 min, The Home Depot, Beginner)
• The Weekender: "The Wee Shed" (Season 3, Episode 10) (19 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• Transform Your Living Room Into A Home Office | Home Becomes (Ep 1) (9 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• We Built The Backyard Garden Of Our Dreams - Full Tour | From Scratch with @epicgardening Ep. 8 (16 min, The Home Depot, Beginner)
• Home Makeover with a Twist: Neighbors Swap Backyards | The Weekender (Season 9, Episode 2 & 3) (41 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How to Build a Garden Fence | From Scratch with @epicgardening Ep. 2 (15 min, The Home Depot, Beginner)
• How to Demo and Remove a Wall (6 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How to Hang Outdoor Christmas Lights | Lighting Design Tips (10 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How to Install a Glass Shower Door (w/ Monica from The Weekender) (14 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How To Install A Prehung Exterior Door (7 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How to Make a Garden | English Garden Design Ideas (11 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How to Patch a Drywall Hole (6 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• How To Replace a Microwave (10 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• How to Stain a Deck (w/ Monica from The Weekender) (11 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• The Weekender: "5 Mary's and a Kitchen" (Season 3, Episode 6) (19 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• The Weekender: "Party in the Laundry Room" (Season 2, Episode 13) (19 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• The Weekender: "Patio-topia" (Season 2, Episode 14) (18 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)

Books on Handyman Skills

1. Home Improvement 1-2-3 by The Home Depot - View on Amazon