18 complete builds
Complete setups at three budgets
Quick answer · Updated 2026
A complete yard setup runs from under $750 to under $10,000 depending on the project and tier. The 1-acre lawn setup runs under $5,000 for the Beginner build, under $6,000 for the buy-once Intermediate build and under $10,000 for the Expert build. Budgets are rounded up from our catalog, and every line links to its current price on Amazon.
| Setup | Beginner | Intermediate | Expert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow removal | Under $1,200 | Under $2,500 | Under $5,000 |
| 1-acre lawn | Under $5,000 | Under $6,000 | Under $10,000 |
| Battery yard | Under $2,000 | Under $2,500 | Under $5,000 |
| Outdoor cooking | Under $1,200 | Under $2,500 | Under $6,000 |
| New homeowner yard kit | Under $1,200 | Under $3,000 | Under $7,500 |
| Patio evening | Under $750 | Under $2,500 | Under $8,000 |
A roundup helps you pick one machine. A setup is everything you need to actually do the job: the mower and the trimmer, blower and spreader; the snow blower and the shovel, cover and ice melt. Each project has a Beginner build (the lowest total cost to a result that works), an Intermediate build (the buy-once kit) and an Expert build (the performance ceiling, with a plain note on who should not buy it). Every line is linked with a budget range, and each total is rounded up to a band.
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Buying in stages instead? The tiered shopping list in The Complete Backyard and Yard Care Kit is the printable version of these builds, with a budget and replacement timeline to spread them over.
Snow removal
From a cordless single-stage kit for a paved two-car driveway to a Honda track machine for steep, icy drives, with the shovels, ice melt and markers each one needs.
| Tier | Build total | Items | Biggest purchase | Full build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Under $1,200 | 8 |  EGO Power+ SNT2122 21 in. Single-Stage Snow Blower Kit | Beginner build |
| Intermediate | Under $2,500 | 9 |  EGO Power+ SNT2400 24 in. Self-Propelled Two-Stage Snow Blower (battery and charger sold separately) | Intermediate build |
| Expert | Under $5,000 | 10 |  Honda HSS928AATD 28 in. Two-Stage Track Snow Blower | Expert build |
1-acre lawn
Everything a full acre of grass takes: a seat to mow from, trimming and blowing, feeding, aerating and hauling, sized so the lawn gets done in one afternoon.
| Tier | Build total | Items | Biggest purchase | Full build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Under $5,000 | 10 |  Husqvarna TS 120 46 in. Lawn Tractor | Beginner build |
| Intermediate | Under $6,000 | 12 |  Husqvarna Z248F 48 in. Zero Turn Mower | Intermediate build |
| Expert | Under $10,000 | 12 |  Husqvarna MZ54 54 in. ClearCut Zero Turn Mower | Expert build |
Battery yard
A half-acre yard run entirely on batteries: mower, trimmer, blower, hedge trimmer and a saw on one platform per tier, so every pack fits every tool.
| Tier | Build total | Items | Biggest purchase | Full build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Under $2,000 | 8 |  Greenworks 80V 21 in. Self-Propelled Mower Kit | Beginner build |
| Intermediate | Under $2,500 | 9 |  EGO POWER+ LM2135SP 21 in. Select Cut Self-Propelled Mower Kit | Intermediate build |
| Expert | Under $5,000 | 13 |  EGO POWER+ LM2206SP 22 in. Aluminum Deck Self-Propelled Mower Kit | Expert build |
Outdoor cooking
A gas grill and griddle station with the propane, covers, tools and prep space to use it, up to a built-in grill head with a side burner and an outdoor fridge.
| Tier | Build total | Items | Biggest purchase | Full build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Under $1,200 | 9 |  Weber Spirit E-325 Gas Grill (Propane) | Beginner build |
| Intermediate | Under $2,500 | 9 |  Weber Genesis E-335 Gas Grill (Propane) | Intermediate build |
| Expert | Under $6,000 | 9 |  Blaze Premium LTE+ 32 in. Built-In Grill (Propane) | Expert build |
New homeowner yard kit
The first-house kit for the whole yard: mower, trimmer, blower, watering, spreading, hand tools, hauling and a snow shovel, with a shed and pressure washer at the top tier.
| Tier | Build total | Items | Biggest purchase | Full build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Under $1,200 | 13 |  PowerSmart 21 in. 2-in-1 Gas Push Mower, 144cc | Beginner build |
| Intermediate | Under $3,000 | 18 |  EGO POWER+ LM2114 21 in. Push Mower Kit | Intermediate build |
| Expert | Under $7,500 | 19 |  Lifetime 8 x 10 ft. Outdoor Storage Shed | Expert build |
Patio evening
Seating, heat, light and storage for using the patio after dark, from a bistro set and a propane fire bowl to POLYWOOD dining under a hardtop gazebo.
| Tier | Build total | Items | Biggest purchase | Full build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Under $750 | 12 |  Keter Westwood 150 Gallon Deck Box | Beginner build |
| Intermediate | Under $2,500 | 12 |  Grand patio 5-Piece Wicker Conversation Set (4 Seats) | Intermediate build |
| Expert | Under $8,000 | 14 |  POLYWOOD Lakeside 7-Piece Outdoor Dining Set | Expert build |
