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Our relaxing Gazebo

Relaxing Gazebo

by: M & L (Los Fresnos, TX) My wife had the Gazebo on her wish list since we had built the house in this location about 8 years ago. I finally found someone who was able to do it for us last summer 2011. Now we enjoy our backyard more with Kitty,Kristi,& Kee Bear ( our 4 legged Kids) … [Read more...]

Mikes Shed

MIKES-SHED

Mike My wife wanted a play house for the kids and I talked her out of it. Years passed and i mentioned a shed would be a great idea in "that spot" She wondered why the heck I wouldn't build a play house! Well any ways. She agreed on a shed. She loves it. And I'm pleased. I thought I my have to sleep in it though. Now there's an idea... … [Read more...]

Japanese Tea House

Japanese Tea Garden

Kenny Portland, Oregon Boring side yard transformed into a Japanese garden with a tea house. … [Read more...]

Outside Kitchen

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Kenny (Portland, Oregon) The deck was boring and we always bbq outside. The rain was showering right outside the doors. The solution, build cantilever awnings over an outdoor kitchen. … [Read more...]

Dad’s First Pergola

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by Jeff Paschke (Uniontown, Pa.) We decided to connect our existing deck to the pool. About five feet or so. Forty-two feet later, we were there. Next we learned the word pergola. Decided instead of rectangular to go triangular. That changed the whole view. Now railing or fence. Wanted a combination of both privacy for the pool and fresh air. Put in a ten foot bench on the pool side to edge the deck, but not block the … [Read more...]

My New Tiki Bar and Deck

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by Ron Jon (ft.lauderdale, fl) This is a project that has been in the making for a long time. … [Read more...]

Storage Shed and Playhouse

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by Damon (Palouse Wa) My Dad and I built this two story shed and playhouse from scratch with plans purchased online. We modified the plans by making the balcony and upper door larger, and adding a lower deck. … [Read more...]

Garden Shed for the Wife

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by Tim Hornig (St Boni, MN, USA) Custom build with Mahogany raised panel cabinets inside and the windows are custom made laminated (windshield) style glass.   … [Read more...]

Curved Ground Level Deck

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Curved ground level deck design is simple, functional and attractive. by Frank DeLar (Isle of Wight County, VA) We wanted to create a way to enjoy our back yard which is adjacent to thick woodland. There is always a nice breeze that funnels between the structure of the house and the tree line. Before looking at ideas, we established several criteria for our design. First, we didn't want to eliminate … [Read more...]