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French Drains: How to Build an Exterior French Drain System

Water water everywhere? Bid it adieu with a French drain system — a plastic drain pipe in a gravel-filled trench that removes excess ground water.

Progress K
Effort Low 1-2 days (dig and install)
Investment Low $125-$200 (trenching tool rental)
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Create A Garden Room: It’s a Natural Choice

Turn a common mudroom into a glorious and natural garden room.

Progress K
Effort Low weekend
Investment Low $45 ReStore cabinet
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Whole-House Sound Hath Charms to Soothe the Savage in You

Whole-house sound sets the mood, reduces sound system clutter, and adds value. Run wires behind the walls or go wireless—there’s a system for every budget.

Progress K
Effort Low 4-6 hrs (wireless install)
Investment Low $400 (wireless)
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Get Rid of Roaches Forever (At Least For Now)

Get rid of roaches by starving, trapping, and poisoning them: It’s a start.

Progress K
Effort Low 1 day
Investment Low $2.50 for Roach Motel
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Water Damage: 8 Ways to Dry Out and Move On

Take steps to dry out quickly in order to mitigate water damage and save your possessions.

Progress K
Effort Low 48 hrs
Investment Low $50-$500 (high-powered fan)
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Deer Repellents Say ‘Scram’ with Nasty Smell, Taste

Smelly, foul-tasting deer repellents tell pests to bypass your garden and shrubs.

Progress K
Effort Low Reapply every 1 wk-5 mos
Investment Low $13 per 35 shrubs
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Painters’ Drop Cloths: Protect What You’re Not Painting

Painters’ drop cloths keep drips from becoming disasters. Here’s how to pick drop cloths wisely and use them correctly.

Progress K
Effort Low 30 min (to position drop cloth)
Investment Low $40 (9x12-ft canvas)
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Remove Stains From Walls Before You Paint

Remove stains from walls before you slap on another coat: It’s the first commandment of painting. Here’s how to wash seven common stains off your walls.

Progress K
Effort Low 1-2 hours
Investment Low $1-$2 (homemade cleaner)
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Radon Test: DIY or Professional?

Plan to conduct a radon test in your home, if you haven’t already. As the second leading cause of lung cancer, concentrated radon gas is nothing to ignore.

Progress K
Effort Low 1-2 hrs.
Investment Low $250 (pro test service)
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Lead Paint Test Kits: Cheap & Easy to Use

Health risks associated with lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes prompted a flood of DIY lead paint test kits. Many are accurate and simple to use.

Progress K
Effort Low 1 hr
Investment Low $8-$35
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