5 Handy YouTube Channels For DIY And Home Improvement

The easiest way to learn how to do something practical is to first see it done properly by someone else. By breaking it down into easy-to-follow steps, these how-to videos offer an absolute wealth of knowledge that is just a few clicks away.

We've searched YouTube for the very best home improvement instructional video channels where experts and enthusiastic amateurs share their skills for free.

So the next time you have a DIY job to do, whether it's fixing a leaky faucet or a more ambitious project, check out our choice of top five channels where, no doubt, there's a handy video by someone who's been there, done that, and can help you avoid throwing the wrench against the wall in frustration.

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1. VideoJug

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VideoJug is one of the big boys in the online instructional video world, and specializes in helping people do a huge range of things, with separate channels for Food & Drink and Beauty & Style.

As far as help around the house goes, the site offers a small selection from its hundreds of do-it-yourself videos on YouTube, mostly covering topics the average home-owner would be happy to tackle without paid help from a workman, such as how to bleed a radiator. And if that's not enough, more videos can be found at its main site.

While some of them are sponsored, the advertising is not intrusive and the videos are short and sweet, offering clear and concise advice on various how-to topics.

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2. Ron Hazelton

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Ron Hazelton will show you how to paint evenly, apply wallpaper, wash windows and strip paint at the easy end of the DIY ladder, and he'll show you how to drill a shank hole on the more advanced end.

His tool-side manner is great; he's like a friendly neighbor giving you a one-to-one lesson. Hazelton sometimes offers up different methods to the viewer for them to then decide which will suit them, as shown in the video above.

His instructions are clear and easy-to-follow, and he manages to make jobs look easy, thus removing the fear-factor from any home repair chore that's weighing on your shoulders.

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3. AskTheBuilder.com

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Tim Carter is the energetic, fast-talking host of the AskTheBuilder video tutorials. As well as a ton of specific how-tos, Carter offers advice that DIY novices might find quite useful, such as more general overviews of products and processes. For example, a quick 'paint brushes 101,' explaining which to use when, or a look at the kinds of log splitters that are available and the benefits of each.

Whether the topic is roof moss, masking tape, or evaluating the quality of 2x4, Carter's easy manner and knack for simple explanations will keep you watching, and more importantly, hopefully get you DIY-ing.

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4. HomeAdditionPlus

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Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus currently offers over 100 YouTube videos with info on various aspects of DIY home improvement and home remodeling.

Clean-cut and coherent, Donovan's straight talking approach is easy viewing, although some of the videos don't offer a compete walkthrough of every element of a process, so may be more suited to those with some knowledge looking for an overview, rather than anyone new to home improvement who needs his or her hand held through every stage.

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5. eHow Home

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eHow is another giant for instructional videos and its "Home" channel is chock full of clips offering advice on decor, soft furnishings, troubleshooting problems around the home, and more cleaning tips than you could shake a duster at.

Although more technical eHow (and ExpertVillage which comes under the eHow umbrella) videos show up in keyword searches, there does not seem to be an easy channel-based way to browse them on YouTube, which is a real oversight as the content is mostly decent. So do a topic search and look out for "eHow" or "ExpertVillage" as the creator.

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BONUS: Gardenfork.tv

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Gardenfork covers an eclectic mix of topics from beekeeping to cooking, but it earned its place on this list because of the gardening videos it offers.

With an occasional DIY, "how-to" thrown in, the gardening side of things encompasses how to build raised garden beds, make bird houses and grow tomatoes.

Host Eric's laid-back video style, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm are infectious and dog lovers will enjoy the two lovely labs, Henry and Charlie, who are never far from the action.

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