Outdoor Wood Projects: 24 Projects You Can Build in a Weekend [Paperback]

Create something to show for your weekend!If youre looking for projects that you can start and finish in just a weekends time, look no further thanOutdoor Wood Projects.This collection of 24 projects for the backyard and garden can be completed with basic DIY tooling, inexpensive materials, and beginner skills.Perfect for basic woodworkers and just right for anyone more experienced who wants a filler project.

Put your stamp on your outdoor space.Why compromise with mass merchandise when you can make your own? WithOutdoor Wood Projects?you can create exactly what you need. Though quick and inexpensive to build, the projects in this collection will enhance your garden and backyard for years to come, including:

• a window box with corbels
• an Adirondack chair and ottoman
• a strawberry pyramid
• a compost bin
• a trellis with cutouts
• and many more!

Special sections and good ideas.Outdoor Wood Projectsincludes a whole chapter devoted to projects built with bamboo. And a number of the projects are constructed from reclaimed or recycled wood (such as an Adirondack chair made from wood pallets).

We make it easy to get the project done!Easy-to-follow directions, photos, and illustrations take you step by step through each project. And materials, tools, and techniques are covered so you can enjoy a successful weekend.

• Hot topic. Outdoor living continues to be a strong category: In 2011, building outdoor spaces ranked among the top home remodeling projects (behind bathrooms, painting, and essential repairs), according to CBS MoneyWatch. Similarly, the American Institute of Architects reported that outdoor living spaces are one of the top two choices in 2011 for adding special function areas in the home.
• Accessible projects. The projects featured require beginner skills, inexplc)