Project Category

Intermediate

Browse all our Intermediate guides and step-by-step tutorials. Each project includes a full shopping list, tools needed, and realistic cost and time estimates.

How to Paint a Brick Fireplace or Exterior Wall

Painting brick – a fireplace surround, an exterior wall, or a chimney – is a commitment that cannot be undone without significant effort (brick…

Intermediate
Full day (exterior) or half day (interior)
$60–$150

How to Install a Level 2 EV Charger – 240V

Installing a Level 2 EV charger at home is one of the most practical electrical projects for electric vehicle owners – it reduces overnight…

Intermediate
4–8 hours (plus permit/inspection time)
$300–$800 (charger + materials)

How to Install Under-Cabinet Lighting

Under-cabinet lighting transforms a kitchen from functional to professional-looking – task lighting on the counter makes cooking safer, eliminates shadows, and reveals the actual…

Intermediate
3–5 hours
$60–$150

How to Add an Outdoor GFCI Outlet

Adding an outdoor GFCI outlet is a project that combines basic electrical work with weatherproofing considerations – the outlet must be in a weatherproof…

Intermediate
3–5 hours
$40–$90