Top 24 Low-Maintenance Projects

1. 1. Adding Value to a Backyard

   DIY experts offer ways to spend a little time and money in the backyard to increase the value of a home.

2. 2. The Fragrant, Romantic Meadow

   DIY experts discuss the tough, low-maintenance grass relatives that can form the foundation for a fragrant meadow.

3. 3. Eco-Landscaping

   DIY experts turn a pine-straw-covered front yard into an environmentally-friendly landscape.

4. 4. Brocdorf Drive- Part 4 (03:54)

   

   A busy family gets some help fixing up their Desperate Landscape.

5. 5. How to Install a Water Bubbler

   

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   Spruce up a backyard with this low-maintenance water feature.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 6. Composite Decking (02:05)

   

   Indoors Out uses composite decking for a sturdy, low-maintenance deck.

7. 7. Low-Maintenance Custom Deck (08:09)

   

   Boost the value of your home by installing a low-maintenance deck.

8. 8. Brocdorf Drive (20:00)

   

   A family has been too busy with four kids to do much with their landscape.

9. 9. Brocdorf Drive- Part 2 (04:39)

   

   A busy family gets some help fixing up their Desperate Landscape.

10. 10. Low-Maintenance Groundcovers

    Many people find that caring for a large lawn takes too much time and effort. By shrinking the lawn, you can also reduce lawn maintenan...

11. 11. How to Landscape Around a Back Deck

    

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    Round out a back deck with some low-maintenance gardening.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $1,000 - $2,500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

12. 12. Modern California Retreat (00:20:01)

    

    A couple wants a low-maintenance California outdoor living space.

13. 13. Desperate Landscapes (05:26)

    

    Jason Cameron and crew help a family create a low-maintenance front yard.

14. 14. Low Maintenance Kitchen Walls

    

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    This DIY Basic will provide tips on creating low maintenance kitchen walls.

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15. 15. Easy Roses

    See pictures of low-maintenance roses at DIYNetwork.com.