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"Building Outdoor Structures" offers practical, easy-to-follow instructions on enhancing any home's front and backyard with the natural beauty of wood. Starting with the simple uses of wood in landscaping, such as raised beds, author Scott McBride shows the average DIYer how to build retaining walls, arbours, pergolas and 7 other projects, including a gazebo. The book covers everything from choosing materials to building techniques.
Installing, replacing or repairing doors and windows is within the reach of the serious Do-It-Yourselfer with the hands-on advice of veteran carpenter, Scott McBride. Detailed step-by-step instructions take the reader though each process. Tips, shortcuts, and advice on how to solve common challenges cut these challenging jobs down to manageable size. This is a comprehensive guide to understanding door and window installation, including preparing and adjusting basic and specialized types of windows and doors. Scott McBride turns what has the potential to be a tedious complex task into a project builders can approach with confidence. - Interior Door Units - Exterior Doors - New Doors in Old Frames - - Fixing Door Problems - Storm and Screen Doors - New Windows - - Repairing Windows - Storm and Screen Windows - Skylights - - Interior Trim for Doors and Windows -