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From the experts at The Family Handyman (the #1 home improvement magazine) come more than 100 do-it-yourself projects ideal for every homeowner or apartment dweller—each can be completed in a half day or less Make big improvements in just a few hours, indoors or out! Small, simple, inexpensive home improvements can do wonders for any house. If you can spare a day or two, you can boost your home's curb appeal, beautify your backyard or add convenience and style to any room. And it doesn't require special skills or experience. Best 1-Day Projects shows you how, with detailed step-by-step instructions and hundreds of how-to photos. With advice and tips from our team of home improvement pros, even a beginner can tackle kitchen and bath upgrades, simple carpentry and landscaping projects, even basic plumbing jobs. Here are just a few of the easy, high-impact projects you'll find inside: -Paint like a pro -Build simple, stylish shelving for any room -Make a backyard path the easy way -Eliminate garage clutter with an ingenious storage system -Double your bathroom storage space -Install a new faucet, toilet, storm door, shelving and more!