How To Build Outdoor Structures

"[Forty] attractive outdoor projects...there is something for woodworkers of all skill levels. This title would be excellent for woodworkers who are making the move from simple to complex projects because the instructions and illustrations contain more detail than usual. Engler has a following among woodworkers, so there is sure to be interest. Recommended."--"Library Journal. "A great illustrated book."--"Denver Post.

An illustrated guide to creating a number of outdoor structures made from wood, including a garden shed, children's play structures, a tree house and a gazebo.

"Let an expert tell you how to: choose durable materials, build arbors and pergolas, make and install gates, design an elegant gazebo, construct sturdy retaining walls, improve your garden with raised beds, create paths and steps." - From back cover.

Do you need places to keep the things that make outdoor living so enjoyable? Complete instructions cover the basics of small shed building that are common to all the projects, along with tips on planning, selecting materials, and choosing a style and color that looks good, as well as technical aspects of selecting a site, dealing with grade levels, and water runoff. Construction techniques come with hundreds of photos that show exactly how to lay foundations, set up framing, put on roofing, install siding, and finish doors and windows.

Detailed, illustrated plans to build more than 50 garden structures, with construction drawings and lists of materials Expert construction advice—how to use tools, prepare sites, buy lumber, and apply outdoor finishes Tips for selecting plants that are compatible with the structures featured

How to build an arbor, wishing well, park bench, cold frame, gazebo, and a hot tub.