Building Garden & Patio Furniture


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Sunset commissioned a master woodworker to design projects for 18 high-end, elegantly simple pieces of outdoor furniture. Step-by-step instructions guide builders through the process, and over 200 color photos show off the beautiful design and craftsmanship of the completed projects.




Hand-Built Outdoor Furniture


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Selected as a Gardens Illustrated Recommended Read Hand-Built Outdoor Furniture covers twenty step-by-step, fully illustrated projects with hundreds of clear and easy-to-follow photographs. Finished pieces include simple items include a trellis, a flower box, and a plant stand and more complicated projects include a chaise lounge, a sectional with built-in storage, and a slat bench. Katie Jackson's projects are simple, clean, and timeless and work well within a wide variety of styles. Hand-Built Outdoor Furniture is the perfect primer for people new to woodworking, DIYers, and homeowners looking for a simple and affordable to decorate their space.




Outdoor Furniture


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By the nature of where it spends its life, outdoor furniture has to be designed, first and foremost, to withstand its toughest enemy--the elements. This book includes projects for durable outdoor chairs, benches, tables, swings, gliders, and other garden structures.




Building More Classic Garden Furniture


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Classic Garden Furniture You Can Truly Build! Transform your garden or patio into a cozier, more inviting place to relax with family and friends by making these classic outdoor furniture projects. Whether you're building a planter, bench or table you'll find designs that are practical, attractive and a pleasure to make. Even better, these 15 exciting new projects from author and master woodworker Danny Proulx are broken down into easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step color photos and schematic drawings. Proulx designs each project to highlight one joint, construction technique or assembly process, enabling you to build upon skills you already have and learn new ones that will take your woodworking to the next level. Proulx also gives you creative freedom by showing a basic technique, and then suggesting interesting alternative methods for achieving the same end result. He'll encourage you to have fun, experiment and turn your garden, patio or yard into your favorite "room" of the house. Projects range from easy to intermediate, including: • Beautiful Planters • Benches and Screens • Elegant Tables • And other garden classics!




Outdoor Furniture


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At last, an organized approach to building fabulous outdoor furniture. Shopping lists, tool lists, and materials lists tell you exactly what you'll need.




Backyard Builder's Bonanza


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Offers easy step-by-step instructions for building 52 projects, from fences, decks, and walkways to outdoor furniture.




Building Outdoor Furniture


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Transform your outdoor living space with woodworking projects you'll enjoy all season long. As we all spend more time at home, there's nothing more satisfying than applying your woodworking skills to crafting outdoor projects that will transform a backyard, patio, or porch into a space that will be proudly used all season long. Edited by woodworker Chad McClung, Building Outdoor Furniture features more than two-dozen classic projects that are easy-to-build, sturdy enough to withstand the elements, and sure to be as beloved as any piece of furniture in the home. With detailed plans, helpful photos, and step-by-step instructions offering guidance every step of the way, Building Outdoor Furniture delivers projects that range from the quick and easy to the more challenging so that there's something for every skill level and every need. Projects include iconic Adirondeck and sling chairs, a garden bench, porch swing, potting table, and other classic pieces along with some fun outliers like a croquet set. Perfect for the DIY-er, hands-on homeowner, and new or experienced woodworker, Building Outdoor Furniture is the ideal project book for anyone building classic and affordable pieces to decorate their outdoor living space.