Backyard Building: Treehouses, Sheds, Arbors, Gates, and Other Garden Projects (Countryman Know How Book 0)
Product ID: 106801966
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. Review: is that there's perhaps TOO much packed in - arguably it might have been better for the authors to forego including the more com - 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. Review: Fantastic Book: Great Projects - 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.
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R**Y
is that there's perhaps TOO much packed in - arguably it might have been better for the authors to forego including the more com
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.
B**Y
Fantastic Book: Great Projects
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.
R**I
Varired garden structure designs with creative elements.
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.
J**Y
Gorgeous, helpful book
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.
A**R
Good book
Nice book. Some great ideas. Helps if you have at least some basic constrution knowledge. Some very different ideas and unique structures
T**G
Five Stars
Many projects listed as easy to more difficult. Easy to follow instructions and nice picture diagrams too
P**L
Four Stars
Some very cool ideas here, not sure how they could work for our property though
J**T
Gave as a gift and he loved it
Just what I was hoping for
P**L
Good book and easy reference
Not a bad book and easy to follow. Got a few great ideas and adapted some ideas to suit my own projects.
R**K
Good read
Great information with lots of drawings and clarity
R**N
Une mine d'inspirations...
Plein d'idées et d'inspirations à travers cet ouvrage, avec l'appui de photos et dessins très explicites. Il n'y a plus qu'à se mettre au travail ...
K**K
Four Stars
As expected, bought as gift
F**A
Two Stars
Disappointed in this book on back yard buildings hoped to see more shed options.
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