Outdoor Woodwork: Over Twenty Easy-to-build Projects for Your Patio and Garden (Step-by-Step) - Softcover

Lawrence, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185368225X ISBN 13: 9781853682254

Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd, 1997

Synopsis

Whether you want a garden ringed by fences, or embellished with decks and gazebos, you can build it yourself--easily! Over 20 projects suitable for amateur carpenters will turn a plain plot of land into a marvelous landscape. * Estimate quantities accurately, select the right tools and materials, and master basic woodworking techniques. * Give your garden character with either a formal or rustic fence; hang a gate securely; create a focal point with pergolas, walkways, and gazebos; and screen out ugly features with inexpensive, charming openwork trellises. * Increase your garden's comfort, attractiveness, and usefulness with slatted tables, benches, foldaway pieces, and a patio set. * Put in a child's play area with sandpits, swings, and treehouses. * Apply decorative finishes, keep rot at bay, and assemble simple yet sturdy joints. * Plus, a list of great weekend projects will help you create the garden of your dreams! 96 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11.

About this title

From the Back Cover

From walls, arches, patios, paths, steps, roch gardens and fountains to seats and tables, sundials and bird baths, Step-by-Step Outdoor Stonework is the definitive guide to working with stone in your garden.

Full instructions for over 200 projects are accompanied by step-by-step illustrations and photographs. Whether building a wall or designing a rock garden, with this book in hand do-it-yourselfers at all levels of expertise will produce professional results every time.

Inside you'll find out how to...

* Estimate costs and quantities accurately

* Select the right tools and materials

* Prepare ground sites correctly

* Produce sturdy and original constructions

* Create a beautiful garden or patio

Synopsis

Designed for all levels of expertise, this book presents a wide range of woodwork projects including fences, furniture and children's play areas. Each project is explained by means of instructions and step-by-step illustrations. Advice is also provided on measuring up and estimate requirements.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185368225X
• ISBN 13: 9781853682254
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 95