Reader Projects - Page 249 of 290

Gazebo
I couldn't find a gazebo on the market that was the size I wanted or that had a roof I liked. We built this from scratch with a rafter profile…
Addition to a six foot privacy fence
Our neighbor put up an ugly six foot privacy fence so my wife designed elements to make it look better. I made them, milling everything from treated lumber so it…
Rose Arbor made from cypress
My wife designed the rose arbor and I made it out of cypress recycled from an old water tower from Chicago.
An Outdoor Barbeque Island That Looks Like Wooden Furniture
This was an exciting project because I wanted to build a permanent outdoor grill area, but wanted it up on legs to look like the teak furniture we have on…
An Outdoor Barbeque Island That Looks Like Wooden Furniture
This was an exciting project because I wanted to build a permanent outdoor grill area, but wanted it up on legs to look like the teak furniture we have on…
adding a living room and deck
Our little house was only 435 sqare feet after the living room was added it is 800 square feet with a great deck out the front My tip is don't…
planter boxes
My wife and daughter were hoping to plant a garden this year but our back yard just isn't large enough, so I built these raised planter boxes for them. I…
Cedar Pergola
I built this cedar pergola for a client looking for a lightly shaded spot on her patio. The lattice portion are 1 1/2" x 1/2" pieces fastened together with stainless…
Chasing LEED Certification in Canada
I would like to share with you the story of our first home; which we have designed and built ourselves with the end goal of a net-zero, LEED certified permanent…
Covered Entrance Project
I recently retired and, of course, my wife, Terri, had the list of chores/projects all ready. New windows, doors and siding topped the list, but Terri had always wanted a…

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