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It’s looking very bleak out there. However, the temperatures arent deadly, the grass looks like it will be OK, and Im already thinking about growing vegetables, napping in my hammock and grilling. Thats why I was happy to get the assignment of editing our latest digital magazine, Outdoor Furniture, with eightgreat projects and advice from our archives all for only
In All-weather Morris Chair, David Thiel shows how you can add this Craftsman classic to your outdoor collection. These Morris chairs can be made with pine and painted in a matter of hours. David also builds aGarden Swing, an easy-to-build projectwith something extra: its center section pops up to form a built-in table.
Christopher Schwarz combines form and function with an Arts & Crafts-style garden bench, with plenty of room inside for your hoses and garden tools; builds a birdhousebased on a Marples jack plane large enough to look right on a fence or over a door; andcombines five 2x4s and a few screws to create a Japanese Garden Bench perfect to look over your array of new outdoor projects.
It can take a while to plant in cold climates. A Seedling Shelter complete with a temperature-activated window opener can help give your seedlings a jump on the season.
A Picnic of a Build demonstrates how to make a picnic table in a matter of hours. It looks great indoors, too.
A Folding Plant Stand is another great project that can be made from less than one sheet plywood. It sets up quickly and then comes apart in seconds.
Youve built it, so how do you preserve your new outdoor project from the elements? Finishing expert Bob Flexner tells you what you need to know in Choosing an Exterior Coating.
You’ll be a blessing to your neighbors and your yard. Just think, summer will soon be here at 1
