Hiring a professional to build an outside kitchen, outdoor storage bench or planting arbor can be an expensive undertaking. With some simple instructions and good photographs, these projects, and many others, can be completed by a homeowner who's willing to learn and doesn't mind a bit of sawdust. Easy to Build Backyard Projects, by Monte Burch, shows how to make many wonderful DIY projects for the outdoors.

Tools, Materials and Safety

For a construction newbie, all those project tools are a bit intimidating. Add to that the possibility of nailing a thumb or finger to the new bench, and that's enough to stop many from even trying. The introductory chapter includes about 20 pages on basics, in layman's terms, that will make all those scary home store aisles seem a little more familiar. Follow the safety tips, and keep human digits where they belong.

Choose an Outdoor Project

There's a project here for everyone, including seating, outdoor cooking stations, kids' projects, gardeners' needs, deck accessories, and yard items. The sandbox seems to be the easiest of all, and could be used as a gardening area as well. Making outdoor furniture at home is a fun undertaking.

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