Outdoor projects

Garden Arbor

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:05:18 GMT

Here’s a project that’s guaranteed to add romance to your garden: an inviting garden arbor gateway that promises beauty and tranquility to all who pass through.

For more on how to build this garden arbor, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2009/11/09/garden-arbor.aspx).

Cypress Chest

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:01:03 GMT

Storage is like money; we never seem to have enough. Well, I can’t help you much with your finances, but I can give you a hand on the storage front. A frequently overlooked storage area is outdoors. I’m not talking about another tool shed, but a beautiful cypress chest designed to store the smaller outdoor amenities we use everyday, such as cushions for deck furniture, pool toys or even gardening supplies. This elegant chest is a real eye-catcher with ample storage designed to keep the contents dry and clean.

For more information on how to build this cypress chest, please visit our blog at http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2011/08/01/ws-cypress-chest.aspx.

Solar Kiln

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:57:59 GMT

Wood is expensive. That’s why I was so thrilled to discover a simple solar kiln developed by Dr. Eugene Wengert, an extension forest products specialist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

For more on how to build this solar kiln, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2009/09/29/solar-kiln.aspx).

Garden Bench

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:55:35 GMT

This backless garden bench is the perfect project. The bench is now the centerpiece of my yard. Stout mortise-and-tenon joinery and naturally rot-resistant mahogany ensure that it will retain its exalted position for years to come.

For more on how to build this garden bench, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2009/09/15/garden-bench.aspx).

Sunburst Patio Tables

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:53:24 GMT

Tired of outdoor tables made of metal or plastic? This sunburst patio table has the richness and warmth that only wood can provide.

For more on how to build this sunburst patio table, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2009/07/09/patio-table.aspx).

Tile-Topped Outdoor Table

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:49:10 GMT

If you love lounging on your deck and need a solid side tile-topped outdoor table to hold your cool drink and snacks, here’s the solution. We designed this stylish side table to be simple to build. It’s made of white oak and finished with an outdoor stain, so it’s sure to handle the weather. The ceramic-tile top provides a durable maintenance-free accent.

For more on how to build this tile-topped outdoor table, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2011/04/07/aw-extra-tile-topped-outdoor-table.aspx).

Natural Bench

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:42:26 GMT

When I need wood for a project, my first stop is a small mill near my shop that specializes in local hardwoods. On one particular visit I noticed a pile of offcuts sitting out in the rain. As I pawed through the pile, a slab of white oak caught my eye. From some angles, the plank's thickness was almost invisible. Eventually, I decided a natural bench would be the best way to retain the natural look of the slab and highlight its best features.

For more on how to build this natural bench, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2009/02/24/natural-bench.aspx).

Garden Chairs

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:36:06 GMT

Stylish and comfortable, these garden chairs are also built to last. Made of rot-resistant white oak, with robust joinery secured with weatherproof glue, they’re guaranteed to become some of your garden’s most cherished perennials.

For more on how to build these garden chairs, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2010/01/13/garden-chairs.aspx).