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Backyard Building: Treehouses, Sheds, Arbors, Gates, and Other Garden Projects (Countryman Know How)

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Condition
New
Dimensions
8 x 0.7 x 8 in
Weight
1.1 lb
Publisher
Countryman Press
Publication date
June 2, 2014
Edition
1st
Language
English

Description

Here is the very best of backyard building: Popular building authors Jeanie and David Stiles―whose treehouse once garnered a spread in Architectural Digest―have gathered dozens of original plans for treehouses, playhouses, and sheds, as well as a summer house, tea house, garden arbor, and functional workroom. Backyard Building will cover backyard accessories, the fundamentals of tools and materials, and useful tips based on real-life questions from the couple’s popular website. Its unique style, with hand-drawn illustrations to guide the reader through the building process in a user-friendly way, stands out from the crowd. The clear, detailed drawings are not only easy to follow but a pleasure to look at; they are supplemented by irresistible color photographs. Read more

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Publisher Countryman Press
Publication date June 2, 2014
Edition 1st
Language English
Print length 256 pages
ISBN-10 1581572387
ISBN-13 84
Item Weight 1.1 pounds

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is that there's perhaps TOO much packed in - arguably it might have been better for the authors to forego including the more com
Format: Paperback
For the size of the book, there's a wealth of information here, the illustrations are elegant, the instructions clear, the diagrams and plans precise. The only minor criticism I have, is that there's perhaps TOO much packed in - arguably it might have been better for the authors to forego including the more complex projects in favor of expanding the construction details and techniques of the more basic ones - there is a certain amount of expertise assumed and a few steps are skimmed-over that could be explained in more detail. Having said that, its finely-balanced combination of creative imagination and practical help is unmatched in any other book on the topic I've yet come across. Possibly not a book for the complete beginner, but aside from that minor caveat, I wholeheartedly recommend it for anybody about to embark on backyard timber construction, or for somebody just seeking inspiration or encouragement to take that first step. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016 by Riley
Fantastic Book: Great Projects
Format: Paperback
There are so many great ideas in this book for projects, large and small, that can really make your backyard a special place. We are still trying to figure out which one to give priority to right now. The Stiles have written a lot of books in the past, but I think this may be my favorite one. Their tree houses are really special but this book shows you how to build other smaller projects as well. The design of the projects is quite elegant and the graphics in the book are really a pleasure to look at even if you're not building yourself. We are planning to give this book to friends for special occasions this year, such as birthdays, Christmas. Very nicely designed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2014 by Builder Lady
Varired garden structure designs with creative elements.
Format: Paperback
I was hoping for more information on the shed building process from a construction perspective. The book is really a series of designs for slightly ornate garden structures. Everything from a gate to a treehouse. With the combination of pictures drawings and some explanations I was able to design and build my own shed/ deck structure. I relied quite a bit on you tube videos for some of the structural details however. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2016 by R. angotti
Gorgeous, helpful book
Format: Paperback
This is a well thought out book. It is packed with information that is helpful for a beginning builder or a seasoned builder. The plans are very creative and beautiful and most importantly they are easy to follow. I am so excited to start my second project. I built a wonderful, strong deck and now will attempt a shed. I like the helpful tips and basic building instruction. This book inspires me and encourages me to build for myself. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2016 by Jason Lampley
Good book
Format: Paperback
Nice book. Some great ideas. Helps if you have at least some basic constrution knowledge. Some very different ideas and unique structures
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017 by Amazon Customer
Five Stars
Format: Paperback
Many projects listed as easy to more difficult. Easy to follow instructions and nice picture diagrams too
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2017 by Tim Rosenberg
Four Stars
Format: Paperback
Some very cool ideas here, not sure how they could work for our property though
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2017 by P. A. Spittal
Gave as a gift and he loved it
Format: Paperback
Just what I was hoping for
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2020 by Joanne Stewart
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