Easy Does It Episode Guide

Episode Guide

• Add a Phone Jack

  Phone jack; metallic cord jewelry.

• Adhesives and Hot Glues

  Using the right adhesive; paper jewelry; decorating with paint and jewels.

• Assemble/Install Roller Shade

  Roller shades; make an evening bag.

• Assembling a Kit

  Tool kit; applique picture.

• Basic Automobile Maintenance

  Automobile maintenance; wooden dolls.

• Brick a Wall

  Brick a wall; stencil tile.

• Build a Brass End Table

  Brass-rail end table; decorative flags.

• Build a Newspaper Recycling Bin

  Newspaper recycling bin; scribble paint.

• Build a Patio

  Dry-laid patio; dried-flower wreath.

• Build a Potting Bench

  Potting bench; rubber stamps.

• Build a Shaker Coat Rack

  Shaker coat rack; Victorian lace doll.

• Build a Window Bench

  Window bench; dried-flower picture frames.

• Build a Window Box

  Window box; gift baskets.

• Build a Window Cornice

  Fabric-covered cornice; silver-foil frame.

• Build an Ottoman

  Ottoman; floral swag.

• Building a Recycling Center

  Recycling center; mum corsage.

• Building Kitchen Shelves

  Over-the-counter kitchen shelves; framing posters.

• Built-in Ironing Board

  Built-in ironing board; plastic-canvas box.

• Buy and Hang Exterior Shutters

  Exterior shutters; ribbon-appliqued sweatshirts.

• Change a Tire

  How to change a tire; ruffled lace wreath.

• Childproof a Home

  Safety latches; rattan serving pieces.

• Choosing the Right Paint-Type

  Paint and applicators; Southwestern decor.

• Clean Stained Wood

  Restoring stained finishes; cake decorating.

• Color a Wooden Floor

  Color a wooden floor; bedroom make-over.

• Covering Walls With Fabric

  Fabric wall coverings; evening dress.

• Create a Custom Vinyl Floor

  Vinyl tile floor; boxwood and dried-flower topiary.

• Creative Tiling

  Creative tiling; bridal memento box.

• Creative Wall Painting

  Sponge painting; linen nursery accessories.

• Curtain-Rod Options and How to Hang One

  Curtain rods; patio cushions.

• Cut and Loose-Lay a Sheet-Vinyl Floor

  Sheet-vinyl floors; terra-cotta planters.

• Equip a Home Shop With Basic Tools

  Basic tools; birdhouses.

• Exterior Painting

  Painting outside; working with stained glass.

• Fabric Bedroom

  Fabric bedroom; mirrors; kitchen renovation.

• Fire Extinguishers

  Using fire extinguishers; stencil paper art.

• Fix a Creaking Floor

  Creaking floors; greeting cards.

• Fix a Sticking Iron

  Fixing an iron; shadow-box frame.

• Fixing a Toilet

  Toilet-tank mechanisms; ribbon flowers.

• Force Bulbs

  Indoor-flowering bulbs; decoupage end-table.

• Glaze Cabinets

  Glaze-finished cabinets; Victorian swag.

• Hang a Wallpaper Border

  Wallpaper borders; bright, whimsical paint.

• Hang Embossed Paper as Wainscoting

  Embossed-paper wainscoting; windsock.

• Hang Objects From the Ceiling

  Hanging objects; ceramic nutcracker.

• Hang Tileboard

  Hanging tileboard; fashion jewelry.

• Hang Under-Cabinet Lighting

  Under-cabinet lighting; ribbon wedding accessories.

• Hanging Traverse-Style Draperies

  Traverse draperies; tole painting.

• Hook Up a Refrigerator

  Installing a refrigerator; paper-bag folk art.

• How to Build a Room-Divider Screen

  Room-divider screen; kitchen topiary.

• How to Compost

  Composting; instant heirloom.

• How to Grout and Regrout

  Grouting; corn-shuck doll.

• How to Hang Pictures

  Hanging pictures; faux tortoise-shell jewelry box.

• How to Repair Wicker Furniture

  Wicker repair; fabric clothes hangers.

• How to Transform Unfinished Furniture

  Painting unfinished furniture; abstract wall hanging.

• How to Treat Carpet Stains

  Carpet care; verdigris window cornice.

• How to Unclog a Sink Drain

  Clearing stopped drains; fabric-covered hatboxes; fans.

• Install a Ceiling Fan/Dye Shoes

  Ceiling fan installation; shoe dyeing.

• Install a Closet Organizer

  Closet organizers; party favors.

• Install a Decorative Door-Handle

  Decorative door-handle; fabric-covered basket.

• Install a Doorbell

  Doorbell installation; ocean mural for a child's room.

• Install a Fluorescent Tube

  Fluorescent lighting; table settings; recycled party decor.

• Install a Garbage Disposer

  Garbage disposal installation; faux granite finish.

• Install a Hot-Water Dispenser

  Hot-water dispenser; decorating with plants.

• Install a Light Kit on a Ceiling Fan

  Add a light to a ceiling fan.

• Install a Light-Timer Switch

  Light timer; clothespin crafts.

• Install a Parquet Floor

  Parquet flooring; recycling denim jeans.

• Install a Phone

  Installing a telephone jack; fabric strip picture-hanger.

• Install a Programmable Thermostat

  Programmable thermostat; calligraphy basics.

• Install a Tile Backsplash

  Tile back-splash installation; lace effect on paper.

• Install a Toilet Dam

  Toilet dam; faucet aerator; air-brush art.

• Install a Trackless Shower-Door

  Shower doors; dried-flower swag.

• Install a Wall Safe

  Wall safe; preserving photos.

• Install an Under-Cabinet Organizer

  Under-cabinet helpers; sewing finishes.

• Install Cabinet Organizers

  Cabinet organizers; painted floor-cloths.

• Install Indoor/Outdoor Carpet

  Indoor/outdoor carpeting; faux granite picture frame.

• Install Mailbox

  Install a mailbox; dried herbs and flowers.

• Install Outdoor Lighting

  Low-voltage outdoor lighting; patina-finished spice rack.

• Install Plank Paneling

  Pine paneling; no-sew slipcover.

• Install Polyurethane Molding

  Polyurethane molding; tie-dye clothing.

• Install Shower-Curtain Rods

  Shower curtain rods; lampshades.

• Install Storm Windows

  Storm windows; quilting.

• Install Track Lighting

  Track lighting; recycling.

• Install Vertical Blinds

  Vertical blinds; Victorian wreath.

• Install Wainscotting

  Wainscoting; coordinating patterns.

• Install Wireless Security System

  Wireless security system; quilted placemats, table runners.

• Installing Organizers

  Drawer and cabinet organizers; rustic picture frames.

• Insulate Windows

  Insulating windows; decorating with sheets.

• Insulation Types

  Insulation; spray painting stencils.

• Interior Window Tinting

  Tinting windows; bathroom decor.

• Laminate a Table Top

  Laminated table; stained-glass sun catchers.

• Lay a Prefinished Hardwood Floor

  Installing a hardwood floor.

• Make a Picture Frame From Acrylic

  Acrylic picture frame; floral sculpture.

• Mirror a Wall

  Mirrored wall; cactus centerpiece.

• Modernize a Kitchen

  Eurostyle faucet; shaker finishes.

• Mothproof a Closet

  Cedar-lined closet; buttons.

• Mount a Flagpole Base

  Flagpole base; enamel-look paper jewelry.

• Overseed a Lawn

  Lawn-seeding; ruffled-lace candleholder.

• Paint a Wall

  Interior painting; beaded boots and keyrings.

• Paint an Interior Window

  Painting interior windows; sand painting.

• Paint Appliances

  Painting appliances; making sweatshirt jackets.

• Paint Kitchen Cabinets

  Painting kitchen cabinets; party favors from recyclables.

• Paint Paneling

  Paint paneling; porcelain flowers.

• Paint Techniques for a Child's Room

  Squirt-gun, sponge and stencil painting techniques; rag rugs.

• Painting Basement Walls

  Painted basement walls and floors; valances.

• Patch a Plaster Wall

  Plaster repair; decorating children's shoes.

• Patch Vinyl Flooring

  Vinyl flooring; decorating with faux finishes.

• Patching Concrete Patios and Walks

  Patching concrete; no-sew slipcovers.

• Plant a Tree

  Planting trees; etching glass.

• Plant a Vegetable Garden

  Planting a vegetable garden; decorated book-bags.

• Plant a Window Herb Garden

  Window herb-garden; personalized stationery.

• Plant Flowering Annuals

  Flowering annuals; western wear.

• Prep and Paint Aluminum Siding

  Painting aluminum siding; no-sew wall quilt.

• Prepare Yard for Laying Sod

  Laying sod; corn-husk sunflowers.

• Pressure Washer

  Pressure washer; windsocks.

• Prune Trees and Shrubs

  Pruning shrubbery; glittery silk centerpiece.

• Readying Lawn Mower for Storage

  Lawn mower maintenance; evening bags.

• Reconnect a Drain Stopper

  Drain stopper; accessories from ribbon.

• Refinish Furniture

  Refinishing furniture; decorate a sweatshirt with ribbon.

• Refurbish Wrought Iron

  Wrought-iron repair; plastic bins.

• Remove Stains and Camouflage Nicks

  Repairing wood-furniture finishes; wall art.

• Renew the Finish on Hardwood Floors

  Renewing hardwood-floor finishes; paint- and glitter-decorated jacket.

• Repair a Doorbell Button

  Doorbell repair; painting with glitter.

• Repair a Dryer That Won't Spin

  Fixing a clothes dryer; trompe l'oeil.

• Repair a Patio Door

  Sliding doors; tooled-leather coasters.

• Repair a Sink-Sprayer

  Sink sprayer; stained-glass mosaic.

• Repair Damaged Books

  Book repair; soft-sculpture flowers.

• Repair Furniture

  Dresser-drawer repairs; custom-covered window shades.

• Repair Gutters

  Fixing leaky, sagging gutters; beaded watchband.

• Repair Laminate

  Repairing laminate; gift wraps.

• Repair Molding With Plaster

  Repairing moldings; crackle decor.

• Repair Shoes at Home

  Shoe repair; printing techniques.

• Repair Torn Vinyl Furniture

  Vinyl repair; watercolor gift-bag.

• Repair Wood Furniture

  Repairing veneers; children's kit.

• Replace a Cracked Tile

  Replacing a cracked ceramic tile; stenciled garden signs.

• Replace a Cracked Tile

  Replacing a cracked ceramic tile; papier mache figurines.

• Replace a Doorknob

  Replacing a doorknob; kitchen centerpiece.

• Replace a Light Switch

  Replacement light-switches; clay accessories.

• Replace a Shower Head

  Shower head replacement; ribbon wreath.

• Replace a Sump Pump

  Sump-pump replacement and maintenance; faux-woodgrain finish.

• Replace a Toilet

  How to replace a toilet; reusing hot-glue scraps.

• Replace a Toilet Seat

  Toilet seats; marbleized vase.

• Replace Damaged Wood Siding

  Wood siding replacement; dimensional art.

• Replace Doorbell Chime

  Replace a doorbell chime; animal footstool.

• Replace Metal Threshold With Marble

  Marble threshold; decorated hats.

• Replace Plastic Webbing on Lawn Furniture

  Lawn-furniture repair; silk-screened quilt squares.

• Replace Windows With Tilt-Out Windows

  Replacing windows; preserving memorabilia.

• Replace Wood Frame Screen

  Replacing a wood frame screen; hair accessories.

• Replace Wood-Panel Kitchen Cabinets

  Updating kitchen cabinets; sand sculpture.

• Restore a Rusty Barbecue Grill

  Restoring a barbecue grill; paper casting.

• Restore Badly Tarnished Copper and Brass

  Polishing copper and brass; weather vane.

• Review of Water Sealers

  Water sealers; ribbon jewelry.

• Secure Fixtures to Tile

  Attaching fixtures to tile; lace desk set.

• Select Windows

  Replacing windows; band box.

• Set Up an Aquarium

  Home aquariums; painting.

• Sewing Machine Basics

  Sewing machine maintenance and operation; vests.

• Simple Repair of a Dishwasher

  Dishwasher repair; soft sculpture.

• Stain Wood

  Stained and finished footstool; collage.

• Strip Wallpaper

  Stripping wallpaper; embossed note cards.

• Temporary Repairs on a Leaky Pipe

  Temporary plumbing repair; no-sew shades.

• Texturize a Wall

  Wall texture; parenting projects.

• Tile a Countertop

  Tiled kitchen counter; laminated fabric placemats.

• Tiling a Tub

  Tiling a tub-surround; silk-paneled greeting cards.

• Trim and Square Door

  Trimming and squaring doors; dyeing wicker.

• Use Various Finishes

  Finishes; macrame and weaving.

• Various Mulches Available

  Mulch; decorating with paint.

• Wallpaper a Bathroom

  Bathroom wallpaper; making greeting cards.

• Wallpaper Over Paneling

  Wallpaper over paneling; beaded pendant.

• Weatherproof Door Sweep

  Weatherproof threshold; suede accessories.

• Winterize and Beautify a Home

  Installing a storm door; microwave jewelry.