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The Shopping List When it comes to basic home improvements and repairs, I'm not one to pick up a screwdriver and do it myself. Am I lazy? No. Am I scared? You bet. What if I do it all wrong and it looks terrible? Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey -- wait, is that right? Let's get over our self-doubt together and do a few home improvements this weekend, OK? House Painting 101 If you're looking to spruce up your living space but don't have a ton of time or money, try giving it a fresh coat of paint. This list includes essential supplies that'll make the job easier, whether you're painting a bedroom or the exterior of your house. Top 10 Painting Tips & Tricks How To Paint a Room Exterior House Painting Prep See More About:  exterior painting tips  stripping exterior paint  house paint color ideas Install A Kitchen Faucet Has your faucet seen better days? Try installing a new one -- you won't believe how this small home improvement breathes life into an otherwise outdated kitchen. Installation instructions can vary based on the faucet model, so we're lucky our Guide to Plumbing covers the most common brands here. While You're At It, Install A New Kitchen Sink Top 10 Plumbing Tools See More About:  installing new fixtures  kitchen faucets  bathroom faucets Replace A Light Socket (Carefully) Of all home improvements, electrical work scares me the most. But I'm gonna be brave this weekend and replace a broken light socket in my ceiling fan. Who's with me? Best Electrical Tools How To Prevent Electrical Shock See More About:  electrical safety  light sockets  fixtures Give Your Cabinets A Facelift This is another great way to update your kitchen (or bathroom, or bedroom -- wherever you've got cabinets). Trust me. My friend recently put new handles on his 20-year-old kitchen cabinets, and now they look maybe only 5 years old. Seriously though, they look awesome. Step-By-Step Directions: Installing Cabinet Handles & Knobs" See More About:  kitchen renovation  kitchen cabinets  kitchen countertops The Shopping List Ads Quick Dinner Recipes Recipes for Dinner Quick Dinner Ideas Quick Easy Recipes Quick Recipes Featured Articles Home Renovation Trends That Should Die Top 5 Pitfalls Of Home Renovation How To Dispose Of Remodeling Waste Cleaning Tile Grout Carpet In The Bathroom? Make It Work (If You Must) 6 Types Of Kitchen Countertops   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About The Shopping List newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement