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If you're a weekend warrior you'll enjoy these projects. Before you tackle a project learn what's involved and how much it costs to do it yourself compared with hiring a pro.

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Build a Board/Batten FenceThumb Build a Board/Batten Fence
Build a Cedar DeckThumb Build a Cedar Deck
Build a Chain Link FenceThumb Build a Chain Link Fence
Build a Composite DeckThumb Build a Composite Deck
Build a Dog HouseThumb Build a Dog House
Build a Dog RunThumb Build a Dog Run
Build a Floating Foundation DeckThumb Build a Floating Foundation Deck
Build a GazeboThumb Build a Gazebo
Build a Lattice EnclosureThumb Build a Lattice Enclosure
Build a Metal Yard ShedThumb Build a Metal Yard Shed
Build a Picket FenceThumb Build a Picket Fence
Build a Rail FenceThumb Build a Rail Fence
Build a Redwood DeckThumb Build a Redwood Deck
Build a Stockade FenceThumb Build a Stockade Fence
Build a Swing SetThumb Build a Swing Set
Build a Trellis Yard DividerThumb Build a Trellis Yard Divider
Build a Wood Yard ShedThumb Build a Wood Yard Shed
Install a Brick PatioThumb Install a Brick Patio
Install a FlagpoleThumb Install a Flagpole
Install an Invisible Dog FenceThumb Install an Invisible Dog Fence
Install an Outdoor ShowerThumb Install an Outdoor Shower
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Install Deck TilesThumb Install Deck Tiles
Install Patio Grid PaversThumb Install Patio Grid Pavers
Install Stone Patio PaversThumb Install Stone Patio Pavers
Lay a Brick SidewalkThumb Lay a Brick Sidewalk
Make a Holiday SwagThumb Make a Holiday Swag
Make a Log ReindeerThumb Make a Log Reindeer
Repair ConcreteThumb Repair Concrete
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Replace a Fence GateThumb Replace a Fence Gate
Replace a MailboxThumb Replace a Mailbox
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