Build the best
seat outside the house with this handsome project. We used solid cedar,
mortise-and-tenon joinery, waterproof glue, and stainless-steel screws for
a bench that will look good for years. Overall dimensions: 50” long,
41” tall.
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You can locate
this easy-to-build planter box anywhere in your yard. Use it to create a
border—at the edge of a walkway or patio, for example. Place it in front
of a window close to the sill or spaced farther away to make from for
existing shrubbery. Holds three 10”-diameter flowerpots. Overall
dimensions of box: 16” wide, 44” long, and 13” high.
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With our
original redwood planter/bench combo, you can add excitement to a drab
walk, patio, or deck especially when the plants reach full bloom. Project
measures just over 6’ long by 22” deep.
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 Stow
deck, patio, or garden accessories in this seat for two. We built ours
from cedar and exterior plywood. Overall dimensions are 51” wide by
23” deep by 21” high.
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Float off into
the summer sunset on this comfy addition to our Adirondack-style outdoor
seating ensemble shown below. Our glider measures 57" long.
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Enjoy picnics
on your porch or patio this summer with this beautiful table and matching
benches. Consider the matching glider for the perfect accompaniment.
We've kept the construction simple so that you can spend more time
enjoying the pieces and less time building them.
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Summer will be
here before you know it, so now’s the perfect time to get busy building
two, three, or even four of these oh-so-comfortable patio chairs. When
warm weather arrives and you’re out there sitting on the deck sipping an
ice-cold lemonade, you’ll be glad you did.
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Start now, and
you'll be enjoying sunsets from this beautiful piece of outdoor furniture
in no time at all!
Built of cedar, this outdoor classic requires just strap iron and
inexpensive bronze bushings for the smooth-action swing arms that support
the seat.
24" D x 46" L
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Take a weekend
to build it, and a lifetime to enjoy it.
Who says that a comfortable chair can’t look as good as it feels? This
chaise lounge delivers on both counts. You’ll find that its adjustable
back gives you five relaxing positions, making it ideal for reading a
novel or simply soaking up the rays.
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This
contoured, eye-catching bench derives its durability from rock-solid
mortise-and-tenon joinery and decay resistant cedar. Bench measures
48" long.
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The toughest
thing about building this mission-style bench is deciding whether you want
to use it in your living room or out by the patio. The beauty and weather
resistance of Honduran mahogany, plus the durability of mortise-and-tenon
joinery make this a go-anywhere project.
Measures approximately 32-1/2" tall, 48-1/2" wide and 19"
deep. |
You can parlay
less than $125 in materials and a couple of evenings in the workshop into
this lovely settee (48" long), chair, and table/bench combo (51"
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Modular and
Mobile
Fluted legs and a pastel color scheme bring Victorian-era charm to this
patio-pleaser. Build a pair of planters and link them with a bench, as
shown in the photo— or reach out with additional modules, as shown by
the illustrations included with this plan.
Two planters and one bench measure approximately 82" long, 18"
tall and 20" deep.
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Our rustic
redwood table has six sides and six matching benches that tuck away
underneath.
Measures approximately 63-1/8" wide and 30" tall.
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With this
handsome oak folding table, you can plan a party anywhere you like. It
folds flat for easy transport. And once assembled, it's strong enough to
hold table settings for four—or a card game, drinks, and a bowl of
chips.
Top measures 38" dia.
To build the matching Folding Chairs shown order plan #DP-00048 |
Who says you
can’t make a great concept even better? Craftsmen have been
incorporating the folding-leg concept into their designs since ancient
Egyptian times, but there haven’t been many that look better than our
rendition.
Measures 36-5/16" tall, 15-7/8" wide.
To build a matching Folding Table order plan #DP-00049 |
This inviting
porch swing may become the most popular seat in your house! Our
comfortable swing offers plenty of room for two adults. It's made of
durable white oak, and hangs from sturdy chains.
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Relax, and
enjoy a tall glass of lemonade after a hard day's work in this sturdy,
attractive porch rocker. Made from weather-resistant white oak and
mahogany.
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This stylish
patio chair looks as great indoors as it does outdoors. You can store the
chair in a small closet space. Simply separate the parts, and slide the
legs of the seat section between the back supports.
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Order
now while this plan is half price!
Get ready for outdoor summertime feasts! We used hand-picked fir 2x stock
for the table. Pine, spruce, or redwood also will work well.
Table: 30" H x 29" W x 72" L
Benches: 17" H x 11" W x 72" L
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If you're
looking for a solidly built chair and settee that will stand up to the
rigors of outdoor living, you've found the design you need. Rugged
construction means that you don't have to pamper this pair.
Most of the pieces are standard dimensional lumber widths, so you can
simply unload your lumber and crosscut to length. There are no tricky
angles, and we've included full-sized patterns for the large curved back
pieces.
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Who says all
the comforts of home have to be indoors? With the right furnishings, you
can kick back just as easily on your patio, deck, or backyard. All you
need is a combination of projects like these. This plan has 5 pages.
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Order
now while this plan is half price!
This roll-around cart, with its large work surface, is perfect for
entertaining family and friends. Constructed of durable white oak.
36" H x 23" W
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A mobile,
weatherproof food and beverage server for your outdoor entertaining. To
resist the weather we’ve used a marine-grade wood finish and caulked the
ice chest lid and drop-leaf table extensions just like a boat deck.
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Before
designing this project, we turned to the horticulture experts at our
sister publication, Better Homes and Gardens® magazine. They told us what
gardener-friendly features to build into the potting bench. A tough top
and easy waste disposal were priorities, so we incorporated a
galvanized-metal work surface with a handy waste disposal opening over a
plastic garbage can. We also added plastic storage bins concealed by
doors, a tool rack and overhead shelf, plus wheels and a handle to make
the whole setup mobile. We built our bench from rot-resistant cypress,
purchasing random-width 4/4 and 8/4 boards and cutting them to the sizes
listed. We chose cypress because we found clear, defect-free boards at our
local lumber supplier for about the same price as western red cedar. But,
to give you options, we sized the parts so you can build the bench from
cedar or pressure-treated lumber available in standard dimensional sizes
(1x and 2x stock).
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Clad in house
siding, our bench makes an attractive (and useful) addition to a patio or
deck. Shelves above and a capacious cabinet below hold plenty of
supplies–and a roomy green counter provides space to exercise your green
thumb. |
 Two
plans for the price of one!
Made from T-111 siding and dimensional lumber, our potting bench design
features ample cabinet and shelf storage, not to mention good looks.
Once you've completed the first project, add the solid cedar compost bin
with removable slats. The design adapts nicely to either stationary or
portable construction.
Potting table measures 72x24x33". Compost bin measures
34x36x36".
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Get off the ground one step at a time with a framing square
and these tricks of the trade. We’ll show you how to build
steps with open stringers, which support the treads from
underneath.
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Bridges are among the most spectacular and admired examples
of mankind’s desire to build. This span will turn your
landscape into an object of admiration, even if you don’t
have a body of water to cross. Just create a dry-stream
setting for your structure by laying down a bed of rounded
pebbles as we did. If that sounds like making an excuse to
build a bridge, you’re right. But the more you look at this
bridge, the more you’ll search for a reason to build it,
too.
Our design features arched construction for appearance and
strength. Go ahead and load it up—this beautiful brute won’t
flex a bit. Copper spindles (made from common 3/4" plumbing
pipe) and copper post tops complement the cedar components
perfectly.
Bridge is 36" wide and spans 97".
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This summer, move your woodworking outdoors by building and
installing this deck delight. Our railing system relies on a
few visible fasteners, using instead tenoned rails and
stiles to provide strength and supports. Better still, it
features lighted posts that accent your handiwork in the
evenings while allowing for safe movement around your new or
remodeled deck.
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Add elegance to your outdoor living with this airy pavilion.
Easily sized to fit any space, this versatile pergola will
enhance your deck, patio, or yard. The one shown here
occupies a 111x148" "footprint," but you’ll learn how to
increase or decrease its dimensions as needed.
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Build an inviting approach to your backyard with this
arbored garden gate.
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Simple to build, yet striking in appearance, this fence
makes the perfect backdrop for your flower gardens and
landscaping. For ease of maintenance, we used molded plastic
lattice that never needs painting.
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Replace wimpy corner posts with shingled columns, and give
your deck a solid structural look and architectural flair.
Then, add planter inserts in the columns’ tops to brighten
your deck with flowering greenery.
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step building Woodworking Plan
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Garden Footbridge Woodworking Plan
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railing with built-in lighting Woodworking Plan
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pergola Woodworking Plan
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Entrance Garden Gate Woodworking Plan
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fence Woodworking Plan
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