Top 100 Hardscaping Projects

1. 16. 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

2. 17. How to Create Granite Posts

   

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   Granite posts create a finished appearance at each end of a curved wall.

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3. 18. How To Install Cap Blocks and Pre-Cast Stone to a Courtyard Wall

   

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   A cinderblock wall around a courtyard gets the finishing touches.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

4. 19. Redwood Poolside Deck (00:01:06)

   

   A new California redwood deck dresses up a formerly barren concrete pool.

5. 20. How to Build a Gate

   

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   A wood picket gate is a beautiful addition to any yard.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

6. 21. Enhance Your Walkway (00:01:04)

   

   A new walkway enhances your home's curb appeal and improves functionality.

7. 22. How to Build a Fieldstone Planting Wall

   

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   If you have an old timber-framed planting bed, consider swapping it out with an attractive field stone wall.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

8. 23. Outsmarting the Outdoors (00:01:52)

   

   These outdoor kitchens have features that help them outsmart the elements.

9. 24. 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. 25. How to Operate an Excavator

    

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    An excavator is a rental machine that helps with digging and refilling big holes. Host Paul Ryan shows how to use an excavator.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

11. 26. Floating Decks (00:01:06)

    

    The crew builds a pair of decks that appear to float above a manmade creek.

12. 27. How to Restore a Fountain Statue

    

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    Ed Del Grande gives step-by-step instructions on how to restore a fountain statue to its former glory.

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

13. 28. Building a Brick Walkway

    

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    This DIY Download will provide tips on building a brick walkway.

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14. 29. Ladies' Backyards (00:01:52)

    

    Female homeowners' drab backyards are upgraded to sexy outdoor retreats.

15. 30. How to Build a Gate and Screen

    

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    Learn how to create an attractive way to hide air conditioning units and trash cans.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Moderate