Top 100 Several Weekends Projects

1. 1. How To Create a Stained Concrete Patio

   

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   Learn how to make a custom concrete patio with a rock-salt finish.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $5,000 - $10,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

2. 2. How to Build Custom Upper Cabinets

   

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   Carter Oosterhouse shows how to build custom upper cabinets using the glue-and-biscuits technique.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Hard

3. 3. How to Install Tiles on a Kitchen Countertop

   

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   Installing tiling on a countertop adds customized flavor and utility to your kitchen. Host Paul Wilson shows how to install tiles on a ...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

4. 4. 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

5. 5. How to Install Bamboo Flooring

   

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   Looking for green-friendly flooring? Bamboo may be the perfect option.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

6. 6. How to Install Cork Flooring

   

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   Cork flooring is a renewable resource and comes in a variety of colors.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 7. How to Build a Bordered Gravel Patio

   

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   This posh patio bordered with and filled with gravel is moderately challenging to build, but easy to maintain and a snap to change to a...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

8. 8. How to Install a Lighted Stone Walkway

   

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   Use this DIY kit to create a walkway with a warm and inviting glow.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

9. 9. How to Install a Slate Wall

   

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   A slate wall provides great acoustics for a home theater. Learn how to install your own slate wall with these easy steps.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

10. 10. How to Build a Classic Picket Fence

    

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    Divide and conquer an unmanageable yard with a simple fence.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $1,000 - $2,500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

11. 11. How To Create a Mulched Flagstone Patio

    

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    This natural-looking patio makes a perfect party place.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $1,000 - $2,500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

12. 12. How to Install a Cable-and-Rail Framing System

    

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    Weekend Handyman host Paul Ryan demonstrates how to install a metal cable-and-rail framing system after removing an old knee wall.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $2,500 - $5,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard

13. 13. How to Stamp and Color Concrete Steppers

    

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    Concrete doesn't have to look like a sidewalk – it's actually one of the most versatile building materials.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $10,000 - $15,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard

14. 14. How to Build Tiered Garden Walls

    

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    Learn how to create a stone garden feature in the style of traditional country farm walls.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $2,500 - $5,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard

15. 15. How to Create a Pass Through Wall

    

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    Take a cluttered laundry room and create an organized space that adds value to your home. One way to help stay organized is to install ...

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Hard