54 How-Tos From Derek Stearns

1. 21. How to Build an Outdoor Shower

   

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   This outdoor shower is tiled with easy-to-install river rock mesh squares, giving it an elaborate look in a fraction of the time.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

2. 22. How to Set Field Tile Flooring

   

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   Create a beautiful slate floor in any room by installing field tile.

   Cost:

   $0 to $0

3. 23. How to Prep for a Slate Floor

   

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   Slate expert Tom Nigro shows how to prep for a slate floor.

   Cost:

   $0 to $0

4. 24. How to Grout a Slate Floor

   

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   Follow these instructions on how to grout a slate floor.

   Cost:

   $0 to $0

5. 25. How to Border and Seal a Slate Floor

   

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   Add a unique touch to a slate floor by installing a border around a room. The experts show how to install the border and seal it.

   Cost:

   $0 to $0

6. 26. How to Build and Install a Concrete Countertop

   

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   Learn how to design, build and install a beautiful concrete countertop.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $1000 to $2500

   Difficulty:

   Hard

7. 27. How to Utilize a Quarry

   

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   Use this "survival guide" to equip and empower yourself for that next trip to the quarry.

   Cost:

   $0 to $0

8. 28. How to Prepare for a Fire Pit

   

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   The key to headache-free work is organization. Begin a fire pit project by organizing a tool area and an area for mixing concrete and m...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

9. 29. How To Set Capstones for a Fire Pit

   

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   Learn how to put the finishing touches on a fire pit with capstones and a seating area.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

10. 30. How To Set Stones for a Fire Pit

    

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    Learn how to put together the stones for a fire pit.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 to $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard