
Making Practical Backyard Projects in Wood
Plans and Patterns for Better Outdoor Living
A. &. G. Bridgewater(Author)
Fox Chapel Publishing
Published on 25. February 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-4971-0508-9 (ISBN)
Description
Never run out of backyard DIY woodworking projects with this book in your collection. Featuring contributions from an all-star team of DIY experts from Alan and Gill Bridgewater to woodworking teacher Bill Hylton, this collection of 20 home woodworking and backyard makeover ideas is an instant cure for cabin fever. Inside, you'll find plans for smaller builds like herb boxes and birdhouses as well as plans for larger projects such as planter benches, tool sheds, and classic Adirondack chairs. With additional contributions from master birdhouse designer Paul Meisel and tips from Mike McGrath, former host of PBS's You Bet Your Garden, it's an encyclopedic examination of everything wood can do to improve the look and feel of your outdoor living space.
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Language
English
Place of publication
East Petersberg
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4971-0508-9 (9781497105089)
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Alan Bridgewater | Gill Bridgewater | Mike McGrath
Making Practical Backyard Projects in Wood
Beautiful Things to Make in a Weekend, Including Ready-to-Use Plans & Patterns
E-Book
02/2025
Fox Chapel Publishing
€8.51
Available for download
Person
Alan and Gill Bridgewater have gained an international reputation as promoters of the self-sufficient lifestyle. They produce gardening, woodworking, and DIY books on a range of subjects, including furniture-making, hand tool techniques, stone and brickwork, decks and decking, wood-carving and woodturning. They have written more than 50 highly successful books to date, including The Self-Sufficiency Specialist and The Wildlife Garden Specialist. Alan and Gill frequently contribute articles and designs to national magazines.