Our helpful videos will guide you through the most popular home improvement projects.
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Part 1 – Designing a Deck
Welcome to Lowe’s six-part series, How to Build a Deck. You'll learn what you need to know to build your own deck, from design to footings to railings. This first instruction sheet and video, Designing a Deck, shows you how to design and plan your new space.
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Decking
Part 1 – Designing a Deck
Welcome to Lowe’s six-part series, How to Build a Deck. You'll learn what you need to know to build your own deck, from design to footings to railings. This first instruction sheet and video, Designing a Deck, shows you how to design and plan your new space.
Designing a Deck shows you how to design and plan your new space.
Part 2 – Deck Layouts
At this point in your deck build you should have a printed construction plan. If not, view the previous video and instruction sheet in this series, Designing a Deck. In this instruction sheet, Part Two of our six-part series on How to Build a Deck, you'll learn how to layout your deck so that it has a strong foundation and provides you years of enjoyment.
You'll learn how to layout your deck so that it has a strong foundation and provides you years of enjoyment.
Part 3 – Setting the Posts
Decks are great for entertaining family and friends. But with all of those people on the deck, you’ll need to make sure it’s on a strong foundation. In this third part of our six-part series, How to Build a Deck, you’ll learn how to set the proper footings to support your deck.
Learn how to set the proper footings to support your deck.
Part 4 – Framing and Decking
Welcome to Part Four of our six-part series, How to Build a Deck. These instructions accompanying the video show how to assemble the framing on the beams and install the decking.
Learn how to assemble the framing on the beams and install the decking.
Part 5 – Building Deck Stairs
In this set of instructions for our deck building series, you'll learn how to calculate stairway dimensions and build a solid set of steps. If you haven’t installed your decking, you’ll need to take care of that first.
Learn how to calculate stairway dimensions and build a solid set of steps.
Part 6 – Finishing the Deck
It's time to wrap things up on your deck — you’ve gone from planning the design to building the stairs and now you’re ready to install the railings. After that, you'll do some finish work before enjoying your deck.
It's time to wrap things up on your deck.
Part 1 - How to Install Composite Decking
If your deck is looking weathered and worn, you can replace components with composite materials without a complete rebuild. Composite doesn’t splinter or have knots and it’s low-maintenance. This is the first installment in a two-part series on How to Install Composite Decking that shows you how to update an old deck using composite materials.
Composite doesn’t splinter or have knots and it’s low-maintenance.
Part 2 - How to Install Composite Decking
Welcome to Part Two of Lowe’s How to Install Composite Decking project. In this part, you’ll learn how to add the railings, attach a fascia board and secure new lattice. You’ll soon be ready to enjoy your renewed deck.
Welcome to Part Two of Lowe’s How to Install Composite Decking project.
Plumbing and Fixtures
How To Replace A Kitchen Sink
Your kitchen sink is a busy place. Everything from food prep to cleanup happens here.
So eventually it'll need to be replaced. Or you may be redecorating your kitchen and decide that it's time to upgrade the sink. You can do it!
How To Replace a Kitchen Faucet
There are many good reasons to replace a kitchen faucet. It's dripping, outdated, or your needs are changing.
Here's how to replace your kitchen faucet with one that's not only more functional, but more stylish. The following instructions are for the installation of a single-lever cartridge faucet.
How To Replace a Toilet
Replacing your toilet is easier than you think. We'll give you the step-by-step instructions you need to complete your project successfully. Plus, at Lowe's, you'll find a variety of styles and colours to choose from, including pre-assembled models that will save you installation time.
Replacing your toilet is easier than you think.
How To Replace a Vanity and Sink
Give your bathroom a makeover by replacing your old vanity and sink. Find the perfect style by choosing from our selection of vanities and sinks available in a variety of materials, colours and finishes. And we'll show you how to install both.
Give your bathroom a makeover by replacing your old vanity and sink.
Paint
Basic Latex Painting Techniques
Whether you're painting your very first wall or you simply want to brush up on the basics, let us show you how.
From the supplies you'll need to get started to techniques like cutting-in corners and rolling the paint, we cover it all.
How To Choose Paint
You don't have to be a designer to choose the right paint for your home. All it takes is a little planning and knowledge.
From light sources to paint finishes, we will show you how to choose the perfect type and shade of paint to help set the perfect mood in any room of your home.
How To Prep Paint Surfaces
Now that you've taken the time to choose the perfect colour, why not take a little time to make sure it lasts? Prepping your walls is the single most important step before painting, but most do-it-yourselfers don't prep their walls properly. Follow these simple, but essential steps for stripping, cleaning, patching and priming your interior walls.
Now that you've taken the time to choose the perfect colour, why not take a little time to make sure it lasts?
Energy Tips
Summer Energy Savings
Cooling your home can account for a major portion of your energy spending. From sealing air leaks in your home to installing a programmable thermostat, we will show you simple projects you can do to help reduce your utility bill during warm months.
Cooling your home can account for a major portion of your energy spending. We will show you how to help reduce your utility bill.
Winter Energy Tips
Before winter arrives, there are several steps you can take to help make your home more energy efficient and lower your utility bill. From locating areas in your home that are leaking warm air to replacing your old appliances with new ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances, Lowe's will show you how to reduce cold-weather energy costs.
Before winter arrives, there are several steps you can take to help make your home more energy efficient and lower your utility bill.
How To Install a Ceiling Fan
Ceiling fans are both functional and decorative. They are particularly useful in the summer, since they can reduce energy usage while creating a cool breeze.
Ceiling fans are both functional and decorative.They are particularly useful in the summer, since they can reduce energy usage while creating a cool breeze.
Flooring
How To Install a Locking Hardwood Floor
Hardwood flooring adds warmth and beauty to any room, and is also a great way to increase the value of your home.
At Lowe’s, you’ll find a variety of hardwood flooring styles and colors, from domestic species like Oak and Maple to exotics like Brazilian Cherry and Bamboo.
How To Install a Solid Hardwood Floor
Hardwood flooring adds warmth and beauty to any room, and is also a great way to increase the value of your home.
At Lowe’s, you’ll find a variety of hardwood flooring styles and colors, from domestic species like Oak and Maple to exotics like Brazilian Cherry and Bamboo.
How To Install a Laminate Floor
Laminate floors have the same great look as hardwood floors and the installation is easy.
Laminate floors have the same great look as hardwood floors and the installation is easy.
How To Install a Ceramic Tile Floor
Virtually maintenance-free, ceramic tile flooring can add value to your home thanks to its durability and versatility. From fireplace hearths and entry-ways, to entire rooms inside your home and even patio rooms outside, there's a style available at Lowe's to suit every taste. Once you're ready to install, check out these easy steps.
Virtually maintenance-free, ceramic tile flooring can add value to your home thanks to its durability and versatility.
Lighting
How To Replace a Medicine Cabinet
and Bathroom Light Fixture
Two replacements that can easily update the look of your bathroom are to replace your medicine cabinet and light fixtures. Learn how as we walk you through this simple and inexpensive project.
Learn how to update your bathroom through this simple and inexpensive project.
Lawn & Garden
How To Plant A Tree
Whether you’re planting for shade—or simply enhancing your landscape—trees can add beauty and value to your home.
You want to give your new tree a great start—so let us take you through the steps to choose and plant a tree that’ll flourish in your area.
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