Hardscape

Workbench Magazine Staff   Put together by the editors of Workbench magazine with the amateur woodworker in mind. Varying in style, this book offers plans for... [read more]

Stephen Corbett   Fresh Designs Any Woodworker Can Build. Capitalizes on the popular outdoor living trend *A wide variety of stunning projects, including a garden arbor,... [read more]

Joseph Truini   Need an outbuilding for your workshop, storage, or kids' playhouse? This book will lead you quickly and clearly from the sound foundation... [read more]

David Schiff   What a nice spot to spend your summer evenings. This book explains how to design and build a gazebo, with illustrated, step-by-step... [read more]

Derek Douglas   Using found materials is appealing-- not only are they free but satisfying to the resourcefulness in all of us. Each piece of... [read more]

John Kelsey   Here's a book by your bookseller, John Kelsey. 22 practical projects even the novice woodworker can handle. Plans are well-illustrated-- all have... [read more]

David Stiles   It's not easy to say enough good things about Stiles' book, beyond the fact that it will have you and the kids... [read more]

G. E. Novak   Jazz up your yard with plans and instructions for house and post-mounted mailboxes. Make a cat, long-eared dog, hummingbird, log cabin, New... [read more]

Sherri Warner Hunter   Concrete isn't just for sidewalks-- you can be a lot more creative with it than kids writing their initials in a soft... [read more]

Bim Willow,Willow   Here's an easy to follow, step-by-step instructional text for making traditional bent-willow furniture. Beginning with plans for a basic arm chair, he... [read more]

Alan Bridgewater,Gill Bridgewater   Feel cool in your summer garden with the sound of cascading water or the tranquility of a small pond. This book gives... [read more]

Alan Bridgewater,Gill Bridgewater   How-to techniques, diagrams and instructions for a variety of projects to enhance your outdoor living space. Build a Victorian toolshed or playhouse,... [read more]

David R. Stiles,Jeanie Stiles   14 imaginative playhouses and accessories for the backyard, the basement or the playroom. With the clear step-by-step diagrams, these playhouses can be... [read more]

David Larkin/ Peter Nelson   America's most exceptional backyard architecture occurs up above our heads. From the most simple rustic constructions to elaborate guesthomes constructed aloft, the... [read more]

David Stiles,Jeanie Trusty Stiles   Stiles is the grand master of tree house construction. Here are plans and how-to information for 5 basic designs-- whether you are... [read more]

Richard Freudenberger   How-to instructions and exploded diagrams for a variety of practical items for the gardener. Projects include a compost bin, berry box, soil... [read more]

Becky Bee   All right, it's not about woodworking, but this quirky little handbook does tell what you need to know to construct and plumb... [read more]

Keith Davitt  

John D. Wagner   Adirondack furniture is popular and comfortable, and you can build your own. How-to instructions and plenty of illustrations, including exploded views and... [read more]

Rick Peters,Sunset Publishing   Build benches, tables, a doghouse, or a potting bench with the 18 plans in this book. Using weather-resistant wood, such as pine,... [read more]

Danielle Truscott   Here are garden sheds, storage sheds, pool cabanas, greenhouses, playhouses, and screen rooms. Color photos establish basic construction techniques, then nice drawings... [read more]

Danny Proulx   Danny Proulx provides detailed instructions for building 15 outdoor projects, including planters, benches, screens, tables, a dining set, picnic table, octagonal table,... [read more]

Milton Stoneman   A sundial is a terrific addition to the garden or deck, a conversation piece, and a very interesting project. Here are detailed... [read more]

John A. Nelson   You'll know which way the wind blows with this useful compendium of 68 traditional patterns that can be made in wood or... [read more]

David Stiles   You and the kids will love this book. Toy cannons, a teepee made of canvas and branches, a lemonade stand, clubhouses, the... [read more]

Alex Ward,Nick Gibbs   20 projects for beginner to intermediate woodworkers to furnish and accesorize their outdoor spaces. Using plywood and softwood, the authors give detailed... [read more]

Stevie Henderson,Mark Baldwin   Using only the basic tools in your shop and materials easy to find, woodworkers can build some nice looking and useful garden... [read more]

Gill Bridgewater,Alan Bridgewater   Working in green wood is an old tradition, and presents its own challenges. Here the authors provide the information you'll need to... [read more]

Deborah Morgan,Nick Engler   Here are 40 outdoor projects detailed in step-by-step drawings. Projects include storage sheds, garages and carports, gazebos, arbors and trellises, fences and... [read more]

Richard Blizzard   How-to instructions including tools, materials and exploded diagrams for each project. Novice projects include a table, stool, and several flower planters. The... [read more]

   Build a hexagonal picnic table, including choosing stock, tools and materials, design and plans, building center "wheels", cutting angles, assembling top and... [read more]

Thomas Stender,Dan Mack   The 30 projects suitable for a novice will inspire your own use of the materials at hand. Inexpensively, with few tools, use... [read more]

David R. Stiles   Any book by David Stiles is highly recommended! Backyard sheds don't have to be unsightly necessities. They can be functional, attractive, and... [read more]

Donald W. Vandervort,Sunset Books   Cook outdoors the way you'd like-- from a simple grill to a full outdoor kitchen. 15 projects including basic surrounds for portable... [read more]

Janice Eaton Kilby   40 projects for all skill levels. Many use found or recycled materials. Finish your project with cushions. Especially interesting is the straw... [read more]

Mike Lawrence,Penny Swift,Janek Szymanowski   This colorful and crowded British import presents 60 outdoor projects for the yard and garden. Includes patios, stone walls, gazebos, trellises, rock... [read more]

Kevin Thatcher,Various   Here's a very unusual title, but if you are, or live with, a skateboarder it may be exactly what you need! Build... [read more]

John Harris   If you have a tree in your yard and a dream of a house aloft, this book is for you. Documenting the... [read more]

David Clarke,David Clark   Great source of ideas for your space in the trees, with fabulous interiors from around the world. Plan a house aloft for... [read more]

Mike Cripps,Jeffrey B. Snyder   Hobbyists and professionals will both enjoy the great experience of turning unseasoned timber-- free from dust and needs virtually no sanding. Three... [read more]

Bill Hylton,Editors of Creative Homeowner   Furnish your deck or patio with chairs, recliners, porch swings, picnic tables, and traditional Adirondack chairs. 20 projects with how-to instructions and... [read more]

From Robert Lang, author of the popular Shop Drawings Series, comes this guide to adding... [read more]

Millions of Americans live in "cookie cutter" houses, but they can be remodeled within a... [read more]

The Netherlands is currently a center for great modern design, in architecture, urban planning, industrial... [read more]