STANLEY OUTDOOR PROJECTS
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Description
by David Schiff.
Outdoor projects are perfect for the do-it-yourselfer, and the projects in this book are designed and presented specifically for those of us who spend 9 to 5 doing something other than carpentry or woodworking. I
This Stanley-branded book is designed to help you think about your outdoor space as a whole and then create the garden structures and furnishings that fit the way your family lives. Here you will find:
•14 great projects covering everything from simple outdoor furniture to a small garden shed and a colorful chicken coop
•each project is designed to fulfill a need
•easy to build without special skills
•customizable to fit your space and your style.
If you can read a tape measure, drive a screw and a nail, and cut a straight line, you can handle any project in this book. Even if you are new to working with wood, you'll find handsome and useful projects in these pages that are perfect for getting your feet wet.
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