Top 23 Low-Maintenance Projects

1. 1. Brocdorf Drive (20:00)

   

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

2. 2. Composite Decking (02:05)

   

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

3. 3. 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

4. 4. The Fragrant, Romantic Meadow

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

5. 5. Desperate Landscapes (05:26)

   

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

6. 6. Solid Surface Countertops

   DIY Network shares information about solid surface countertops that offer a seamless look with low-maintenance style.

7. 7. Choosing Countertops: Manufactured Quartz

   DIY Network shows how low-maintenance and lovely quartz countertops suit a variety of design styles.

8. 8. 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

9. 9. 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...

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

    

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

11. 11. Arid Garden (04:35)

    

    Create a drought-resistant low-maintenance garden.

12. 12. Low Maintenance Kitchen Walls

    

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

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13. 13. Low-Maintenance Water Feature (01:19)

    

    A water feature without a pond means very little maintenance.

14. 14. How To Build a Composite Deck

    

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    Learn how to build a deck so nice that it can be enjoyed year-round.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $2,500 - $5,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard

15. 15. 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.