Top 100 Backyards Projects

1. 61. Creating a Poolside Hangout (02:56)

   

   A backyard with a "prison yard" vibe gets a luxury hotel-worthy makeover.

2. 62. Outdoor Kitchen Crash (00:03:51)

   

   An outdoor kitchen was the answer to a kitchen that was too small to crash.

3. 63. Outdoor Living Room Retreat (04:24)

   

   DIY Network fans help homeowners create the perfect outdoor living space.

4. 64. Uphill Battle (20:00)

   

   Ryan and Erin want to fix their privacy problems by enlarging their yard.

5. 65. How to Create a Sugar-Kettle Fire Feature

   

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   Fire bowls don't have to be ordinary. Add height and interest to your yard by using an authentic cast-iron sugar kettle as the fire bow...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 66. How to Make Outdoor Chandeliers

   

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   Make outdoor hanging pendant lights using colorful flower vases. They're the perfect additional to a porch, gazebo or pergola.

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7. 67. Blog Cabin 2011 Backyard (01:05)

   

   Matt Blashaw checks out the backyard area of the 2011 Blog Cabin.

8. 68. Landscape Makeover: Grownup Getaway

   A swimming pool gets a makeover that provides space for parents to relax and entertain.

9. 69. 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 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

10. 70. How to Build a Bridge for a Tree Fort

    

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    Add an adventure bridge to a tree fort for more excitement.

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11. 71. Freestanding Fountain (00:01:00)

    

    See how easy adding a relaxing focal point to your garden can be.

12. 72. How to Landscape a Sloping Backyard

    DIY Network showcases landscape plans that will solve the problem of a hillside backyard.

13. 73. Seascape Dining Room Part 4 (04:01)

    

    Dean and Derek expand into the backyard with a seascape dining room.

14. 74. Baseball and Mini-Golf (20:00)

    

    A family gets a batting cage and miniature golf course in their backyard.

15. 75. 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:

    $2,500 - $5,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard