47 How-Tos From Ahmed Hassan

1. 1. How to Build a Double-Grill Island

   

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   This island functions as both a grill station and a seating area, with a built-in grill and smoker and a raised, curved bar top at the ...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $1000 to $2500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

2. 2. How to Create a Chessboard Patio

   

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   This attractive patio adds a modern look to the landscape and doubles as a game board.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

3. 3. Laying a Pebble Patio

   

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   Give an old concrete patio a complete facelift with an overlay of pebbles mixed with epoxy. The result is a patio that looks like a san...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 4. How to Create a Mosaic Patio

   

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   Using stone, pebbles, decomposed granite and dry mortar, you can build a patio surface that's uniquely yours.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1000 to $2500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 5. How to Make a Concrete Fire Feature

   

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   Instead of throwing out an old fire pit, reuse the metal bowl. By creating a square concrete frame and filling it with gravel, you can ...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 6. How To Create a Stained Concrete Patio

   

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   Learn how to make a custom concrete patio with a rock-salt finish.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $5000 to $10000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 7. How To Create a Paver Patio

   

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   This patio is easy to install — just keep it on the level.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $5000 to $10000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

8. 8. How to Make Over a Flower Bed

   

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   Uproot messy plants and replace them with a fun variety of plants boxed in by a formal mini-hedge.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 9. How To Lay New Sod

   

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   A quick fix to a dead landscape is instant green sod. Just a few rolls make a vibrant green carpet.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 10. How To Make a Decorative Fabric Fence

    

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    Learn how to build custom fabric screens to boost privacy and add style to a new patio.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $100 to $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate