How-To Videos

A garbage disposal is a convenient kitchen upgrade that can help keep the kitchen sink a cleaner, more efficient place to complete household chores.

A washing machine is not something you think about too often. But 250,000 families a year have a rude awakening when their washer leaves a mess in their home. We'll show you how to stay dry and protect your home from costly water damage.

Sooner or later every bathroom needs a little work, and the tub and shower enclosure is often the best place to start.

A shower door keeps water within the bathtub and gives bathrooms an elegant look.

Sandboxes are a great project for the beginning do-it-yourselfer. They're easy to build, inexpensive and nothing will make you a bigger hero to your kids.

Pouring concrete doesn't have to be complicated. Adding a door approach can be done without complicated techniques and expensive tools.

If your screen door is dented, scratched, has a ripped screen or just doesn't seal out the elements anymore it's time to replace it with a more attractive and more efficient model.

With the cost of heating your home expected to rise this winter installing a window insulator kit is a cheap investment that will pay off with lower heating bills and a warmer, cozier home. We'll show you how to install a window insulator kit that will save you energy and money.

We'll install a new energy efficient steel door that will add character to any home.

We will show you how to light and hang a new ceiling fixture.

A dimmer switch makes it possible to adjust the lighting in the room from bright to relaxing. There are several different types of dimmer switches to choose from.

A ground fault circuit interrupter or GFCI protects against serious electric shock due to exposure to moisture while operating an electric appliance, electric leakage within an appliance or frayed or damaged wiring.

Creating dramatic effects around your home by illuminating decks, walkways and gardens is easier than ever thanks to a new generation of outdoor lights.

We'll install new exterior lighting that's attractive, energy efficient and will add security to your home.

Post lanterns are popping up all over the place and with the new styles you can add curb appeal to your home as you welcome your guests.

Range hoods come in a wide variety of styles and sizes and installation is easier than you might think.

Track lighting is gaining popularity as homeowners seek more functional and modern styles for lighting their homes. Track lighting can add drama to any living space by allowing you to direct light to specific points. There are a variety of tracks, heads, and lamps available to let you control the direction, shape, and intensity of the light beam.

Now that the weather has finally turned warm we can start those long awaited landscape projects. We'll accent a walkway with solar landscape lights.

Did you know that your computer, TV and peripherals use power even when they're turned off? Well they do and during this episode of Around The House we'll show how the CCI - Woods Smart Strip� from Menards can cut energy losses and save you money on your energy bills.

Installing a new floor in your home can be an easy weekend project, but the first step is making sure you have a proper foundation to work from. Find out the steps involved in making sure you have a solid base to your new ceramic floor.

Ceramic tile is great for high traffic areas in your home or for rooms that have a lot of moisture like a bathroom. We'll show you how to install a new ceramic tile floor and give helpful tips to make the job easier.

Composting is a great way to turn garden and lawn waste into rich, organic fertilizer.

A vegetable garden brings the farmer's market to your backyard. Time and space constraints often outweigh the lure of garden fresh vegetables. But this garden solves those issues with a pair of garden trellises and an unorthodox plan.

Turn an old milk can into and antique treasure by following a few simple steps.

A cedar closet prevents moths and other bugs from destroying clothes and leaves everything in the closet smelling fresh.

Small children love to explore, but they often have little or no understanding of dangerous situations. In fact, statistics show that home accidents account for more injuries and fatalities than all childhood diseases combined.

If you want to give your kitchen a new look but don't think a coat of paint will do it? Try adding a tiled backsplash.

Installing new kitchen cabinets might be on your next "To-Do" list but you may not know where or how to start. This video will give you the steps to help you do it yourself and get you well on your way to having new cabinets in your kitchen.

Installing a range hood can greatly reduce odors that occur while in the kitchen, and installation is quick and easy! Today, we will show you a quick way to update your kitchen, with a Broan range hood from Menards!

Stair rails are for looks and safety...and whether it's time to replace your current railing or you just want to change up the look, it's something you can do on your own. So watch this episode of Around The House and we'll show you how.

A garden bench enhances outdoor living spaces by adding both structure and comfort.

It's grilling season... And if you're tired of the same old thing, fire up the grill and your imagination. With daring and a little creativity, the gas grill menu is endless.

We'll show you how to have fun and be safe this Halloween season.

Need an idea to help you and your kids beat the heat in those hot summer months? We'll show you how to build a fun, exciting and economical kiddie car wash.

Installing wainscoting is a great way to add elegance, charm and the warmth of wood to any room.

Adding a coat of paint is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to completely change the look of your home. Choosing the right colors is just as important as technique.

Updating a room in your house doesn't have to be a headache. There are easy and affordable ways to get a new look...like giving your room a fresh coat of paint. And it's something you can do on your own and in a weekend.

Nothing says summer like outdoor cooking. If your grill is starting to show it's age, there are a few easy steps you can take to make it look new again. We'll show you an easy way to spruce up the look of your trusty grill in no time with Spray Paint.

Turning a dull kids room wall into an entertaining play area can be done in no time with a few sponges and some glow in the dark paint.

Keeping pets contained without installing a traditional fence is possible with an underground pet containment system. Most containment systems use a small gauge wire buried around the perimeter of the yard. A receiver within the dog's collar keeps the family pet in the yard and away from the perimeter.

A faucet that leaks is fixable, an unattractive faucet that leaks is replaceable. We're going to show you how to replace a faucet.

If you know what it's like to flux and sweat copper pipes in tight, confined areas...or to clean and glue C-PVC fittings...or to use insert fittings that reduce the flow of water in the system and need a crimp ring and tool to complete a PEX joint. You know what a pain it can be. But with the watts quick connect fittings joining copper, PEX and C-PVC piping just got easier. At this episode of Around The House we'll show you how they work.

Everyone knows what it's like to turn on the shower and then wait, shivering while the hot water reaches you. Within an hour, water that remained in the line after it was turned off will have cooled. So you find yourself clearing the line of cooled water again before getting to water warm enough to use. Well with Watts instant hot water re-circulating system there's no wait. And at this episode of Around The House we'll show you how it works.

Replacing your toilet is something you can do yourself in an hour or two and there are several reasons for doing so. The style or color may be outdated or you may have found that new toilets can save water. This video will show you how to make quick and easy work of putting a new toilet in your bathroom.

Over the years screws, nuts, and bolts become unorganized and you can never find anything when you need it.We'll show you how to organize your fasteners in a much more efficient system.

Fall is approaching and it won't be long before it's heating season, so it's a great time to cut firewood for your wood stoves and fireplaces.

If climbing a ladder is part of your project list, make safety a priority.

Mowing season is approaching and if you're looking for a head start, a tune-up will get your lawnmower ready to run at it's best. Just like the family car, a lawn mower needs regular maintenance. Change the oil, check the blades, inspect the air filter, and replace the spark plug as part of your spring maintenance plan.

Summertime is project time and that means painting, roofing and cleaning your gutters. We'll show you how to choose the right extension ladder for the job.

There are several varieties of window shades available, we'll show you the different types and what type will fit your window the best.