Top 66 Structures Projects

1. 16. How to Build a Gazebo

   

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   A backyard gazebo is the perfect spot for parties and other social gatherings.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $2,500 - $5,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

2. 17. Rainn's Man Cave (20:01)

   

   The Office's Rainn Wilson gets kicked upstairs to his own Man Cave.

3. 18. How to Build a Spanish-Style Arbor

   

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   These step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to create a Spanish-style arbor topped with distinctive tiles that lend a bit of sophis...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

4. 19. Living Teepee (02:00)

   

   This vine-covered structure makes a unique garden feature or playhouse.

5. 20. How to Build a Trellis Arbor and Gate

   

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   A kit-built teak arbor adds beauty, style and access for friendly neighbors.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 21. Shady Structures (40:00)

   

   The Bekdahls have a backyard that takes a beating from full sun all day.

7. 22. How to Build a Bridge for a Tree Fort

   

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   Add an adventure bridge to a tree fort for more excitement.

   Time:

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   Difficulty:

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8. 23. Rain Garden Landscaping (00:01:12)

   

   Rain gardens divert rainwater away from structures and toward plants.

9. 24. Rough Carpentry (03:55)

   

   Carpenters have only four hours to frame small structures they designed.

10. 25. Pool Patio - Part 4 (01:27)

    

    This outdated pink pool deck just won't cut it for these new homeowners.

11. 26. Pole Bean Garden Trellis (03:56)

    

    Grow crops vertically to maximize space in your garden.

12. 27. How to Expand a Trapdoor for Installing Stairs

    

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    Begin a trapdoor construction process by framing out the trapdoor opening to make space for the stairs. These step-by-step instructions...

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

13. 28. Plastic Bottle Trellis

    Everyone has them -- empty water and soda bottles they don't know what to do with. Well, DIY knows.

14. 29. Doggie Cabana (06:42)

    

    Gizmo and Rocky need a shady place where they can rest on hot days.

15. 30. Building a Garden Pergola (01:02)

    

    Here are the DIY Basics on building a garden pergola.