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27 How-Tos From Dean Hill

1. 11. How to Fix an Existing Playhouse

   

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   Doug and Allison Sexton need to refurbish their daughter's playhouse to make the structure safe. Jackie Taylor and Dean Hill, the Groun...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

2. 12. How To Add Finishing Touches to a Patio

   

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   Learn how to create a finished landscape around a travertine patio.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 13. How To Prepare for a Patio Kitchen

   

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   Here are some ideas for an outdoor kitchen/dining area, along with solutions to make the patio more conducive to entertaining.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 14. How To Build a Countertop and Planter

   

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   A raised planter doubles as a countertop for easy entertaining.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

5. 15. How to Decorate Flower Pots

   

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   Learn how to paint some colorful flowerpots, using bold colors for a greater visual impact but making sure the color schemes do not cla...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 16. How to Install a Timber Retaining Wall

   

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   A retaining wall is the ideal way to control erosion or level a sloping yard. Composite timbers made from recycled materials are a wond...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 17. How To Install an Outdoor Kitchen Island

   

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   Learn how to assemble a modular kitchen island, which comes complete with a three-burner gas grill and a refrigerator. The exterior stu...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

8. 18. How To Landscape Around a Patio Kitchen

   

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   With the patio ready for guests, it's time to tackle the yard.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 19. How to Build a Gazebo

   

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   A backyard gazebo is the perfect spot for parties and other social gatherings.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $2500 to $5000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

10. 20. How To Build a Travertine Tile Patio

    

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    Add a touch of elegance to a backyard with this travertine tile patio.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $2500 to $5000

    Difficulty:

    Hard