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, arbors, pergolas and 7 other projects, including
a gazebo. The book covers everything from choosing materials to building
techniques.