Top 100 Hardscaping Projects

1. 16. 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

2. 17. Grinder Stone Cuts (01:46)

   

   Learn how to make stone cuts using a grinder with a diamond blade.

3. 18. 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

4. 19. How to Make a Rock Garden

   

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   With some careful planting and specific stone choices, you can transform a garden headache into a little pocket of Zen.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $5,000 - $10,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

5. 20. How to Install a Stone Paver Walkway

   

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   Pavers with natural stone texture make a great looking walkway.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

6. 21. Cedar Deck With Hot Tub (00:02:09)

   

   This cedar deck with a hot tub adds some $35,000 in value to the home.

7. 22. Desperate Landscapes Transformed

   Five homes go from drab to fab, thanks to some expert DIY landscaping.

8. 23. How to Build a Dry-Stack Stone Retaining Wall

   

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   A dry-stack stone retaining wall not only holds back the earth, it adds beauty to a landscape.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

9. 24. Building a Stone Paver Patio

   

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   This DIY Basic will provide tips on building a stone paver patio.

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10. 25. Hide Ugly Features (00:00:59)

    

    Use landscaping to hide features that you don't like and boost curb appeal.

11. 26. How to Build a Custom Pergola

    

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    Pergolas are a wonderful way to add architecture to your backyard while offering protection from the sun. Building your own is not very...

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $1,000 - $2,500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

12. 27. Outdoor Bedrooms (00:01:39)

    

    These yards get outdoor bedrooms ideal for napping, lounging and relaxing.

13. 28. Relaxing Backyards (00:01:53)

    

    These drab, unappealing backyards are transformed into restful sanctuaries.

14. 29. Outdoor Pools (00:01:39)

    

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

15. 30. How To Build a Retaining Wall with a Terrace

    

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    Integrate stone steps and a stone retaining wall into a challenging backyard slope to make the space more usable.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $5,000 - $10,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard