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This category will list a number of projects that fit the do-it-yourself person. You might have found our site while searching for information regarding a project that you are working on. We will try to keep this category updated with new, and informative, projects.

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How to Build a Cheap, and Beautiful, Storage Shed – Step by Step

Exterior Projects, How To's

How to Build a Cheap, and Beautiful, Storage Shed – Step by Step

By WNY Handyman|April 17th, 2013|Exterior Projects, How To's|

Just about everyone could use a storage she at some point in their life. You could opt to purchase one that is a prefab vinyl job, buy one from a local shed company where they will drive up and drop it in your yard, or build one yourself. If you are like me, you will [...]

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Simple Porch Column Plans – Wrap your ugly 4×4

Before and After Photos, How To's

Simple Porch Column Plans – Wrap your ugly 4×4

By WNY Handyman|April 10th, 2013|Before and After Photos, How To's|

Have you ever looked at a porch column that was nothing more than a 4x4 and thought it just didn't fit the scale of the porch/house? Even worse, you could have 2 2" x 4"'s sistered up to make the 4"x4". It isn't too difficult to wrap your 4x4's with some off the shelf [...]

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Window Seat With Hidden Storage…

How To's, Interior Projects

Window Seat With Hidden Storage…

By WNY Handyman|April 3rd, 2013|How To's, Interior Projects|

This is a simple plan for a DIY window seat. If you have your own bay window and space is being wasted, you MUST build this window seat in your bay. This builder used applied MDF panels to create depth and a nice design. You could do the same, or if you are shorter on [...]

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Free Circular Saw Cross Cut Jig Plan – Vinyl Siding Cutting Jig

Exterior Projects, How To's

Free Circular Saw Cross Cut Jig Plan – Vinyl Siding Cutting Jig

By WNY Handyman|April 2nd, 2013|Exterior Projects, How To's|

Free Circular Saw Cross Cut Jig Plan If you aren't a vinyl siding installer, you probably won't have a vinyl siding cutting tool (Bullet Tools 209 EZ Shear SST 9-Inch for Siding Trim, Dust Free Flooring and Siding Cutter ). However, you can easily make your own for just a few dollars. In fact, you [...]

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Fixing Garage Door Trim and Jamb

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Fixing Garage Door Trim and Jamb

By WNY Handyman|April 1st, 2013|How To's|

I know that I am not alone in needed a garage door repair. The following guide is from The Family Handyman and is a terrific (and relatively simple) how-to to repair your garage door trim, door jamb, stop molding, and door seals. If you are like me, you might be realizing that one [...]

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DIY Butcher Block Counter Tops

How To's, Interior Design

DIY Butcher Block Counter Tops

By WNY Handyman|March 25th, 2013|How To's, Interior Design|

Who doesn't love a classic butcher block countertop. I am not talking about the 1980's Formica version, but a classic, 1" - 2" thick butcher block counter top. You could probably figure out how to build this one yourself, but a plan is always helpful. If you are going to build your own butcher block, [...]

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