47 How-Tos From Ahmed Hassan

1. 31. How To Build a Cabana

   

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   People pay big bucks to relax in the cabanas at Vegas resorts, so why not bring Vegas home? This cabana adds a level of casual sophisti...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

2. 32. How To Build a French Drain

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   Direct water out of a landscape with this easy-to-build drainage ditch.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 33. How To Create a Mulched Flagstone Patio

   

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   This natural-looking patio makes a perfect party place.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1000 to $2500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

4. 34. How To Build an Outdoor Kitchen Island

   

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   This steel-and-stucco island turns the patio into a stylish entertaining space.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1000 to $2500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

5. 35. How to Build a Wood-Burning Oven

   

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   Go beyond briquets by installing this gourmet-quality outdoor oven.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $2500 to $5000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

6. 36. How to Plant a Hedge

   

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   Whether you have a formal or an informal garden, hedges can provide the perfect wind barrier, living fence or wildlife home in your gar...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy

7. 37. How to Stamp and Color Concrete Steppers

   

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   Concrete doesn't have to look like a sidewalk – it's actually one of the most versatile building materials.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $10000 to $15000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

8. 38. How to Create a Compacted Rock Patio

   

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   Not only is this new patio a great outdoor living area, it's an easy-to-install, compacted-rock project that doesn't use even a dribble...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

9. 39. How to Create a Smokeless Fire Table

   

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   Fire pits are great for warmth and ambiance, but many homeowners complain about the smoke, smell and ashes they can generate.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

10. 40. How to Build a Copper Water Wall

    

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    Give a landscape a Mediterranean makeover with a sophisticated copper water feature.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $500 to $1000

    Difficulty:

    Hard