CONTENTS
Introduction
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Chapter 5
Outdoor Games S e c t ion On e
Living la Vida Outside Outdoor Living Enhancing Property Value Popular Outdoor Living Elements
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Game Options for Social Gatherings Project: Bocce Ball Court Quick Project: Magnetic Bocce Court Cover Project: Scoreboard Wall
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S e c t ion t wo chapter 1
Outdoor Kitchens and Bars Construction Options and Other Considerations Options for Grill Units Counters, Bars and Pizza Ovens Quick Project: Create an Outdoor Dining Area Project: Grill Counter Island Project: Swinging Bar Shelf Wall
stone, lumber, metal and
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Chapter 2
Fire Features Options for Bringing Fire to the Yard Fuel Sources and Maintenance Project: Fireplace Kit Project: Natural Stone Fire Pit
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Chapter 3
Water Features
Cost, Longevity and Maintenance Property Value and Material Choices
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Chapter 6
Stone for every style of yard Overview of Stone Using Stone in the Landscape Project: Dry-Set Natural Garden Path Project: Wet-Set Flagstone Patio on Grade Quick Project: Set a Flagstone Patio
on a Concrete Pad Quick Project: Pebble Pathway Project: Dry Creek Bed Project: Pebble Mosaic Carpet
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Chapter 7
Water Feature Options Maintenance Considerations Project: Disappearing Water Basin Fountain
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Chapter 4
Overhead Structures Pergolas versus Arbors versus Trellises Building Considerations Options for Building Materials Project: Simple and Modern Overhead Structure
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Lumber for every project Overview of Lumber Using Lumber in the Landscape Project: Fence Bench Project: Panel Screening Wall
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Chapter 8
common metals for exterior projects Overview of Metal Using Metal in the Landscape Project: Decorative Patina Panel
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