47 How-Tos From Ahmed Hassan

1. 41. How to Provide Drainage for the Yard

   

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   With a new drain installed, a yard is ready for anything: new sod, planting beds or, in this case, an easy-install patio.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

2. 42. How to Plant Camellias

   

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   Follow these tips for growing camellias successfully.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 43. How To Build a Seating Wall

   

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   Classy slate tops off this stone wall, with concealed mortar holding everything together for outdoor seating everyone can get comfortab...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1000 to $2500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

4. 44. How to Build a Bordered Gravel Patio

   

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   This posh patio bordered with and filled with gravel is moderately challenging to build, but easy to maintain and a snap to change to a...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1000 to $2500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

5. 45. How to Build a Backyard Bar

   

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   Create a swanky space with some cleaning, repurposing and a new slate countertop.

   Cost:

   $0 to $0

6. 46. How to Add a Border to a Garden

   

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   A garden border is anything that separates two distinct areas.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

7. 47. How To Build a Raised Bed

   

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   A raised bed can eliminate soil problems and make gardening much easier. Not only is the soil fluffy and easy to work, but weeds are ea...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy