Top 100 Hardscaping Projects

1. 31. Top Outdoor Living Spaces (00:20:00)

   

   From dining rooms to lounge areas you'll never want to go back inside!

2. 32. Remarkably Resilient Kitchens (00:01:36)

   

   Resilient materials guarantee that these kitchens can weather any climate.

3. 33. Backyard Fire Table (01:14)

   

   For outdoor living that sizzles, why not consider installing a fire table.

4. 34. Decking Defines Spaces (00:01:52)

   

   Decking is used to define separate spaces in this formerly lackluster yard.

5. 35. How to Conceal the Air Conditioner Unit

   

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   The air conditioning unit sits right in front of this house. Shrubs will help soften it, but our plan also calls for a two-sided screen...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 36. How to Build a Stone Wall

   

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   This handsome stone wall will add texture to a landscape.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 37. 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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   Cost:

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   Difficulty:

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8. 38. Front Porch Renovation (00:01:58)

   

   Improve your home's curb appeal with an easy front porch renovation.

9. 39. Outrageous Kids' Rooms (00:01:45)

   

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

10. 40. Mosaic Garden Stepping Stone

    DIY experts show how to make a mosaic stepping stone to add a creative touch to the garden.

11. 41. How To Construct a Retaining Wall

    

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    Learn how to add structure to an outdoor space with a retaining wall.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $2,500 - $5,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

12. 42. How to Build an Obstacle Course

    

    Be the First

    In this project, old tires are recycled into a fabulous backyard obstacle course.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

13. 43. Outsmarting the Outdoors (00:01:52)

    

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

14. 44. Scholarly Bird Sanctuary (05:25)

    

    See how a little landscaping at a Boston school creates a lovely garden.

15. 45. Top Ten Outdoor Kitchens (00:20:00)

    

    DIY counts down the best outdoor kitchens.