Backyard projects for today's homestead

✍ Scribed by Gleason, Chris

• Publisher: Betterway Home
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 162
• Edition: 1st ed
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Maximize your outdoor living spaces through creative woodworking!

Today's challenging economic climate has motivated many homeowners to stay in their current homes rather than upgrade, and this has sparked a major trend in what is often called the "don't move: improve!" movement. By putting a small amount of money (and some time) into sprucing-up your backyard, you can create a veritable oasis with the projects in this book. Not only can these projects improve quality of life, but building them can also be a great financial decision.

Backyard Projects for Today's Homestead includes:

• 20 illustrated step-by-step projects that are within the skill level of beginning woodworkers
• Information on choosing durable materials, working with reclaimed lumber, applying finishes appropriate for outdoor wear
• More than just outdoor furniture - includes chicken coops, decking, gates, etc

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Adirondack chair --
Adirondack bench --
Greene & Greene garden bench --
Garden bench --
Hose caddy --
Mailbox --
Planter --
Wheeled planter bench --
Porch swing --
Gate --
Garden gate --
Pergola --
Playhouse --
Treehouse --
Rabbit hutch --
Chicken coop --
Grilling station --
Rustic furniture.

✦ Subjects

Outdoor furniture;Design and construction.;Woodwork.