Top 100 Hardscaping Projects

1. 1. Outrageous Kids' Rooms (00:01:45)

   

   Check out these extreme kids' rooms: an enormous treehouse and two ships.

2. 2. Magnificent Outdoor Spas (00:01:53)

   

   Watch these backyards go from drab to luxurious with an outdoor spa.

3. 3. Outdoor Spaces from DIY's Indoors Out

   DIY's Indoors Out crew transforms ordinary outdoor spaces into spectacular retreats.

4. 4. An Appealingly Patterned Deck (00:00:56)

   

   Planks laid in an appealing pattern make this deck the yard's focal point.

5. 5. How to Make an Outdoor Garden Labyrinth

   

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   Outdoor labyrinths have enjoyed a recent surge in popularity. Viewed by many as an aid to meditation and a relaxed mental state, these ...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $10,000 - $15,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

6. 6. Outdoor Pools (00:01:39)

   

   Nothing says outdoor living like a spectacular outdoor pool and pool area.

7. 7. 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:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

8. 8. How to Install a Lighted Stone Walkway

   

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   Use this DIY kit to create a walkway with a warm and inviting glow.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

9. 9. Tiki Terrace Transformation (00:01:27)

   

   An unused, rotting deck is transformed into a tiki-themed party terrace.

10. 10. How to Stamp and Color Concrete Steppers

    

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    Concrete doesn't have to look like a sidewalk – it's actually one of the most versatile building materials.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $10,000 - $15,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard

11. 11. Outdoor Entertainment Areas (00:01:15)

    

    Watch the experts turn these dreary backyards into entertainment meccas.

12. 12. Driveway Renovation (00:01:48)

    

    Greatly enhance your home's curb appeal with a new and improved driveway.

13. 13. How to Build Tiered Garden Walls

    

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    Learn how to create a stone garden feature in the style of traditional country farm walls.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $2,500 - $5,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard

14. 14. Moroccan & French Influences (00:01:47)

    

    Moroccan and French influences make our two featured kitchens special.

15. 15. 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