DIY Home Improvement videos and books can help you decide if you want to do the job and learn time saving tips to help you do your home improvement project right.. Even if you decide to hire a contractor knowing the correct way to do a home improvement project will help you make a decision on which contractor to hire. You will know if the job was done right, because you will know how it should be done. Home improvement videos make information easier to understand than books because you can actually see how the work is performed. TotalVid has home improvment videos that cover a wide range of subjects. Click the banner below for all the details.

Electrical

Learn to install outlets & switches, appliances, add new wiring, install boxes and run cable.

Hardwood Floors Video

Instructions on refinishing hardwood floors and on installing both parquet and plank new hardwood floors.

Plumbing

Install sink, tub, disposer, dishwasher, toilet. Install drain, waste, vent & supply lines.

Drywall

Learn to cut, hang, tape and mud drywall and get professional results.

Ceramic Tile Bathrooms

Learn to tile your bathroom floor, countertop or tub surround.

Ceramic Tile Floors

Learn to create a custom layout, choose the right base, set and cut tile, apply grout & caulking.

Siding

Install fiber-cement siding and trim. Installation techniques for vinyl siding.

Patios & Walkways

Planning & designing paver projects. Learn to layout the site, level the sand, lay papers & install edging, make forms for poured concrete & pour concrete.

Installing Kitchen
Cabinets & Countertops

Learn to hang upper cabinets, fit on uneven walls & floors, create an island, set and seam Corian countertops.

Roofing

Remove old shingles, replace rotted soffit and fascia, install drip edge, felt and flashing, install shingles around chimneys, valleys, ridges and vets. Roof over existing layer.

Water Gardens

Learn to install a pond & waterfall, install flexible or rigid liners, fish, plant care & maintenance.

Advanced Decks

Learn to frame multi-level decks with diagonal decking. Build benches, planters, railings & install lighting.

Paint & Wallpaper

Learn to prep walls, fix cracks & holes, remove old wallpaper. Wet, fold and hang wallpaper in tricky areas, hang wallpaper borders. Sponge painting & parchment glaze techniques & more.

Common Home Repairs

Repair lamp sockets, cords & plugs. Washer & cartridge faucet repair. Unclog sinks & toilets with auger. Repair doors & locks, broken windows, ceramic tile, drywall, outlets & switches.

Basic Decks

Learn to build ground level decks, dig & pour footings, install & trim deck boards, build a staircase and apply finish.

Ortho's Deck Plans

12 different easy-to-customize deck plans. Clear, step-by-step instructions for planning, beginning construction, building, finishing, and weather-proofing your dream deck are included in this generously illustrated, accessible guidebook

Dare to Repair:
A Do-It-Herself Guide

Covering simple tasks like unclogging bathroom sinks and switching directions on a ceiling fan along with more intimidating projects such as patching holes in drywall or creating a circuit map, this no-nonsense guide will walk you through those simple steps of maintaining, and perhaps even improving, your home.

Southern Living
Roofing and Siding

Learn to understand roofing & siding material & learn the tricks of the trade for professional results. Photos & illustrations guide you every step of the way.

Bathroom Remodeling

A customer says..This is a great book for do-it-yourselfers. All the pictures are color photos instead of drawings, which helps to visualize things better. There are step-by-step instructions on absolutely everything, including removing and installing fixtures, tiles, vinyl floors, outlets, vents, etc.. A must have if you are going to remodel your bathroom by yourself.

Kitchens: Your Guide to Planning and Remodeling

Information on each step of a kitchen remodeling project, from discussing costs and benefits and producing the desired result, to the actual nuts and bolts of removing cabinets and putting down a new floor.

Landscaping With Native Plants of Texas

Drought tolerance, low maintenance, and hardiness are just some of the major advantages of using native plants. 350 species of cacti, trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and vines are described, selected for the highest landscape value and year-round beauty.