Top 100 Building Projects

1. 76. Building Wine-Barrel Stools (00:01:00)

   

   Josh Temple shares a quick tip for building your own wine-barrel stools.

2. 77. Meet the Mackey's (20:00)

   

   The Mackey's begin a new career as winemakers while building a new home.

3. 78. How to Build a Custom Sandbox

   

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   Kids outgrow swingsets and climbing structures over time, but this sandbox will give them years of imaginative play.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 79. How To Build a Raised Bed

   

   38 Thumbs

   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 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 80. How to Build a Decorative Screen

   

   Be the First

   Carter Oosterhouse shows how to add a custom screen for a separation of space, as well as a unique element to a room.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

6. 81. A Strong Foundation: Installing the Foundation

   Blueprint for Homebuilding host Jeff Wilson goes over the seven steps to installing a foundation.

7. 82. How to Build a Wood Pergola

   

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   Pergolas provide some much needed shade from the summer sun.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 83. Building a Trellis Planter (01:02)

   

   Here are the DIY Basics for building a trellis planter.

9. 84. Highlights: Chris and Josh T. (00:02:25)

   

   Highlights of Chris and Josh Temple's time at the 2012 Blog Cabin site.

10. 85. How to Install a Top Floating Wall

    

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    With garage remodels, ceilings are often a concern. One way to solve this issue is to build a top floating wall. Learn how to build and...

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $2,500 - $5,000

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 86. Building a Green Doghouse (01:00)

    

    This doghouse is built on the same green principles as a human home.

12. 87. How To Build a Brick Mailbox

    

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    Building a brick mailbox will provide curb appeal to your home while protecting your mailbox from vandalism.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

13. 88. Building a Dog Run (20:01)

    

    Kenny designs a backyard dog run for Boss and Luby.

14. 89. The Deck That's Narrow (20:01)

    

    Paul achieves one of his greatest transformations with this makeover.

15. 90. How To Build a Custom Poker Table

    

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    This oak poker table has a felt-covered center and built-in cup holders.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Hard