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OUTDOOR FURNITURE sa ADIRONDACK-STYLE FURNITURE sa AWNING & CANOPY sa CHAISE LONGUE sa HAMMOCK sa MODEL & MINIATURE OUTDOOR FURNITURE sa OUTDOOR FURNITURE -- BENCH sa OUTDOOR FURNITURE -- CHAIR sa OUTDOOR FURNITURE -- TABLE sa OUTDOOR FURNITURE PAINTING & FINISHING sa PORCH SWING sa STICK, TWIG & WICKER FURNITURE x BARBECUE FURNITURE x DECK FURNITURE x GARDEN FURNITURE x LAWN FURNITURE x PATIO FURNITURE xx FURNITURE An explanation of wood movement in outdoor furniture and alternatives to traditional screws to fasten joints. Plans are available to build this storage cabinet and snack bar for your patio. Plans available for building this patio chuck wagon. Plans are available to build a swing-out storage and serving shed. Ten pages of projects you can build using simple box construction. Includes photo of cookout cabinet that will house the grill, store utensils and provide counter space at cookouts. Plans are available for $2. Eight pages of photos show furniture for porch, patio and poolside that can be purchased, restored or made from scratch. Instructions for 13 projects from these pictures are located elsewhere in the magazine. Photos show easy-to-build cabinet that stores grill and barbecue gear. Unit is built from 3/4" plywood. Plans can be ordered for $2. Photo shows buffet 68" long, 20" wide and 32" high that is divided into four compartments. Made of 3/4" exterior plywood and weatherproofed with stain and sealer, this unit can be used outside. Est. cost: $78. Photos show tables, a potting cabinet and seating cubes for a patio built with 2x2 framework covered with lath strips and painted bright colors. Three barbecue and food preparation accessories you can build. (1) Mobile cart holds supplies and has a large work surface top. (2) Roll-around cart holds six trays of food and beverages. (3) Cooking center is built around a barbecue grill. Plans for all three must be ordered. Two pages of tips on caring for various kinds of outdoor furniture. Things you can make for the outdoors from concrete flue liners. Includes a bench, a table base, garden canisters, and planter. Caring for casual furniture. Includes instructions for maintaining aluminum, wrought iron, wood, and basket furniture. Simple 18" boxes built from exterior plywood become outdoor furniture. Plain boxes serve as tables. Back braces turn them into chairs and a double-length unit makes a bench. Weather-proof barbecue center stores portable grill and supplies, plus providing counter space and fold-down shelves for serving and preparation. Built from fir exterior siding. Estimated cost: $96. Outdoor living. Special section shows a variety of ideas for improving your deck, porch, patio, playyard, etc. Includes items to both build and buy. Cedar lattice cover-up for a barbecue grill. Cleaning and maintenance tips to keep outdoor furniture looking like new. Backyard storage cabinets for barbecue utensils are made from plywood and topped with ceramic tiles. Outdoor furniture care and repair. Includes tips on maintaining wooden furniture, wicker furniture, wrought iron furniture, and metal tube furniture. In the swing of things. How to recover lawn furniture such as an umbrella, chair or swing. Tips on cleaning and repainting metal lawn furniture. Patio "sectional" furniture is built from nominal pine or fir lumber. May be used as tables or chairs. Patio divider with storage cupboards. Portable cooking cabinet with built-in hot plate, table tops, and storage. How to repair outdoor metal furniture. Building furniture with PVC plastic pipe fittings. Includes plan for lounge chair, side table, and roll-around serving cart. Very suitable for outdoor use. Outdoor furniture projects include an octagon table, built-in deck benches, and serving table. First place winners in outdoor project contest. Portable barbecue tray designed to hook over a deck railing. It has holes and slots to hold bottles and cooking tools. Outdoor serving trays are designed to sit on the top of a deck railing without tipping. Spring cleaning for garden furniture. Cleaning, repair and repainting of wood and metal furniture. The outdoor finish. How and when to paint or stain. Formula for a clear finish to apply to outdoor redwood furniture. Tip on a water-repellent exterior finish for wooden lawn furniture. Tip on finishes for outdoor furniture made of cypress. Wood against weather. How the right material and good design techniques will keep your outdoor wooden projects from falling apart. Weatherproofing outdoor furniture feet by casting an epoxy cap on the end of each wooden leg. Charcoal storage bin that can double as a grill-side table or a seat. Sit a spell. How to work with the landscape to get the best effect from seating placement. Includes garden plan and plant list for a seating area. Instant outdoor furniture you can construct from logs, bricks, concrete block, etc. Grill on the go. Wooden cart supports a small portable barbecue grill. It features a roomy storage shelf and a large fold-up leaf which can be used as a work surface, buffet or picnic table. The unit rolls around on two wheels. Basic maintenance tips for outdoor furniture. Make your own durable, weatherproof and stylish PVC patio furniture. Clever cover-ups. Ideas for camouflaging outdoor necessities such as garden hose, trash cans, utility meters, propane tanks and air-conditioning units. How to repair and refinish outdoor furniture. Repairing aluminum-frame furniture is illustrated. Patio storage locker with a swing-down door that can double as a table. Build a lot of fun into your outdoor living. Special 40 page section. Patio furniture you can build. Park benches, a picnic table and benches, end tables and a central umbrella stand. Carry-all barbecue cart has room for hibachi, charcoal, utensils and food. A place for the grill gear. Outdoor shelter, built of Texture 1-11 paneling holds charcoal and utensils for outdoor cooking. Top of storage unit holds potted plants to add decoration. A kitchen to build on a porch. Includes a sink and a barbecue, lots of cabinets and work surfaces. How to rejuvenate redwood patio furniture. Tips on making fabric slipcovers for lawn furniture. How to build a mold and cast your own decorative concrete blocks. Use the blocks to form outdoor seating, planter boxes, barbecue grill, etc. Summer kitchen. A patio "kitchen" island rolls on wheels, features a gas grill, sink, icebox, tile top, lightweight canvas awning, and storage drawers. The unit folds up for storage when not in use. Est. cost: $385. Wrought iron furniture for patio is made from strap iron. Patio appliance center has storage, a counter top with a maple cutting block, an ice cooler and an electric outlet for appliances. Storage shelter for portable grill and outdoor cooking supplies is 40" deep, 77" long and 60" high. Pull-out shelf provides work surface. Est. cost: $200. New life for old yard furniture. How to restore redwood furniture to mint condition by repairing decay, resurfacing, and refinishing. Super buffet brings kitchen counter convenience to outdoor cooking. Simple cabinet with open shelves features a ceramic tile top and electrical outlet. Roll-around kitchen unit for both indoor and patio use. Outdoor spice rack and utensil holder. Holds several bottles or jars, as well as five utensils. Unit is suspended on the end of a stake which is driven into ground. Pegboard rack for barbecue tools sits on a stand similar to an artist's easel where all tools can be easily seen. Outdoor furniture built from "Ferro-Cement", a thin mortor slab over wire reinforcement. Step-by-step photos show a table being built. Other ideas given. Two-wheel barbecue cart that has built-in grill, storage and maple chopping board. Grill has a cover (chimney) for storage or smoking meat and features an adjustable firepan. One-legged table attaches to two brackets hooked over the lip of a barbecue grill. The leg folds and table removes for storage. Build a cook-out pole. Galvanized pipe anchored in concrete footing has swing-out boards for food preparation, a charcoal pan, two grills and a storage basket. Mobile barbecue counter can serve as a work table, bar or buffet. Unit is faced with Texture 1-11 exterior siding over a 2x4 frame. Interior compartments hold folding chairs, charcoal and utensils. Wooden deck accessories. (1) Knock-down table. (2) Barbecue carrier trays for carrying food, etc. from inside. (3) Cube-shape stools. (4) Planter which holds 3 flower pots. (5) Magazine rack. 4-in-1 backyard center features a cold frame, potting table, barbecue area and storage shed. Constructed of exterior plywood. Plans must be ordered. Choosing materials for outdoor projects. Advice on woods, adhesives, mechanical fasteners and finishes. Grill cart. A mobil work station to hold all of the grilling essentials. The top is covered with sheet copper. Built mostly of plywood. Overall dimensions: 32"x20"x36" tall. Patio kitchens. Five styles are described, along with suggestions on location, safety, material selections and appliances. Tip shows how to screw wooden leg pads on the bottom of outdoor furniture legs to prevent moisture damage. Indoor-outdoor furniture built from redwood 1x3s and 2x3s in a lightweight contemporary style. Instructions included for a bench seat, a knock-down table and a serving cart. Outdoor wash-up station is styled like an old-fasioned hand pump, but is supplied water from a garden hose. How to renew metal frames and replace webbing in your outdoor furniture. Tip: Wall-mounted hutch provides storage and preparation space for barbecuing. Wheel-around barbecue has a two-level top with space for a hibachi and a chopping block. There is a shelf underneath and towel bars/handles on each end. Built with a frame of 2x4s with slats on three sides. Seven basic questions and answers about outdoor wood furniture finishes. Building exterior projects (furniture, decks, shelters, ...) that last. Part 1. Selecting the right building materials and fasteners. Building exterior projects (furniture, decks, shelters, ...) that last. Part 2. Choosing the right glues, finishes and assembly to resist water. Tips on wood, wood finishes, glues, and nails to use when making outdoor furniture. Selecting and using stains and preservatives on outdoor furniture. Selecting the best woods, glues, and finishes for outdoor furniture. Some tips. Tip on installing wooden pads on the feet of outdoor furniture which will help block the absorption of water into the end grain of the legs. Wood for all weathers. How to select suitable wood and finishes for outdoor furniture. Garden trolley. How to make a trolley table (patio cart) which rolls on two wheels and folds up (scissor like) for storage. The top is slatted with a raised outer edge. Unit lawn furniture. Basic unit can be altered to make an arm chair, corner chair, settee, and table. All units have slatted backs, seats, and/or tops. Reprinted from a 1936 magazine. Tips on maintaining outdoor furniture of plastic, aluminum, and wood. Tips on refinishing outdoor furniture. How to refinish outdoor redwood furniture. Outdoor furniture has Mediterranean style. Built of thick (2") lumber. Includes trestle table, benches and chairs for the table, outdoor sofa, and ottoman. Tip: Repair a broken piece of aluminum tubing on lawn furniture by inserting a wooden dowel. Tips on eliminating iron tannate staining in outdoor furniture made of oak. How to care for outdoor furniture. Tips on finishing, preventing rot, and winter care. Tips on selecting a waterproof glue for outdoor wooden furniture. Grill in style. Create an entire outdoor food preparation and serving area, including storage for your cooking-out accessories, using leftover materials from an outdoor project. This L-shaped counter includes a ceramic-tile top, boxed-in gas grill, etc. Portable grill caddy. This covered grill cart opens into a handy counter and picnic table for three. | |||||||||
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