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A place to grow your favorite blooms, fantastic pads for Fido and his bird friends,the perfect spot to grow your own veggies, and a cool option for storing your stuff.
Each of these projects has been built using clear orpressure-treated Southern Pine, and with good reason:
Southern Pine has been the building material of choice for
centuries. Its strong, long-lasting, beautiful, safe and
affordable. Its also one of the only naturally renewable
products on the market, making it the clear environmental
choice. Youll find Southern Pine products at your nearest
independent lumber dealer or big box store.
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T h i s c o u l d b e t h e s t a r t o f s o m e t h i n g w o n d e r f u l .
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Cutting:
Preparing the Parts:
Assembling:
Garden structures are a great way to call attention to a calm area of the yard where you can sit and enjoy nature or simply thesounds of silence. Our garden arbor is simple to make and can be completed in about half a day.
Since some of the parts get heavy when assembled, its a good idea to have a friend around to help you with some parts of the
construction. The finished height of this arbor is 8 feet. You can decide if you want to set the feet in concrete anchors or makea free-standing base.
1.Cut both of the 2x8x8s into 6 (bottom rails)
and 2 (side supports) sections.
2.Cut the 2x6x8s in half (top rails). You should
end up with 6 pieces - 4 in length.
Note: For the purpose of these instructions, well assume
the arbor will be free-standing on flat, level ground.
1.Lay 2 of the legs on the ground and attach the side support
even with the tops of the posts. Check for square and install
3 screws on each end. Repeat for the other leg assembly.
2.Using scrap lumber as temporary supports and with the help
of a friend, stand up the leg assemblies and secure in place.
They should be centered three feet apart. Use a level to make
sure theyre plumb.
3.Using clamps to hold them in place, attach the front and
rear bottom rails to the legs. Complete the pilot holes throu
the legs using the holes in the rails as guides. When the leg
are properly spaced, the holes will align with the centers of
the legs. Install and tighten the carriage bolts, with the
washers and nuts facing inside the structure.
4.Measure and mark the locations for the top rails, spacinthem to suit your taste. Ours are approximately 11 on
center. You may prefer different spacing.
5.With the help of a friend, lift the top rails into place,
ensuring that the notches fit snugly over the bottom rails.
Secure to the bottom rails using screws.
6.Replace the temporary supports with permanent,
sturdy supports of your choice. Enjoy!
1.On each end of the bottom rails, draw and cut the tail
design. Ours is a simple ogee made using 2 circles that
intersect for a graceful curve. Sand any rough edges and
splinters from the parts.
2.Measure in 18 from both ends of the bottom rails and draw
a line across the width of the piece. Drill three holes evenly
spaced for the carriage bolts.
3.On each end of the top rails, draw and cut the tail design.
We used the scrap piece cut from the bottom rails as a pattern.
4.Measure in from each end of the top rails 12 and cut a
notch roughly half the width of the rail so that it will saddle
over the bottom rails.
P R O J E C T : Safe Arbor
Materials:4 4x4x8 pressure-treated Southern Pine (legs)
2- 2x8x8 pressure-treated Southern Pine (bottom rails)
3 2x6x8 pressure-treated Southern Pine (top rails)
screws designed for use with pressure-treated lumber
drill/screwgun/drill bitsJig saw
Galvanized bolts, nuts and washers
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Materials:
Making the Base:
Building the Walls:
Attaching the Columns:
Building the Roof:
Finishing Touches:
Dogs are more than just pets: Theyre members of the family, furry confidants, valiant watchdogs, and childrens playmates.For their unconditional love and affection, they deserve the best: a top-of-the-line home complete with columns and a window.
After all, they need a place to hang out during their outdoor time. You know the dog next door will be green with envy.
8 2x4x8 pressure-treatedSouthern Pine
2 1x3x8 pressure-treatedSouthern Pine
3 1x6x8 pressure-treatedSouthern Pine
8 1x8x10 wood lap siding
2 wood columns
4 shutters
3 8 Southern Pinetrim moulding
2 4x8xpressure-treated plywood
2 tubes construction adhesive
2 1 lb. boxes screws designed
for pressure-treated wood
1 tube silicone caulk
1 1 lb. box finish nails
3.Lay out the roof rafters to form the 2 sides of the roo
and attach the plywood using screws.
4.Attach 2 roof sides to form roof structure and sit on top
side walls, centering front to back. Test for rigidity. You ma
need to add one or two ceiling joists to keep walls from bow
out. Attach roof structure to walls using screws.
5.Use silicone caulk to seal center seam in roof structu
6.Attach rolled asphalt roofing to roof structure if in
rain-prone area. Match rolled roofing to house.
7.Cut and miter crown molding to fit perimeter of roof.
Attach with finish nails.
8.Attach screen or plywood to roof structure ends to
close openings.
1.Cut and attach siding to side walls and end walls,
leaving appropriate openings for front door and rear windo
2.Build or purchase stock shutters for rear window of
structure. Attach with screws or nails.
3.Build or purchase stock shutters for front door. Attac
using screws or nails, or use hinges to create working do
4.Add trim over front door and rear window.
Attach with nails.
5.Paint the structure to suit.
2.Attach the finished side walls to the base using
construction adhesive and screws.
3.To make the 4 end walls, cut 4 lengths to 10 (top and
bottom plates) and 4 to 28 (studs). Assemble these walls
and attach to the side walls and base using screws.
4.You should now have a base with side walls and end walls
attached, leaving openings at both ends measuring 16 wide.
1.Cut the circular columns to 31 long using a circular saw.
Attach the columns to the base using construction adhesive and
screws. You can either toenail them into the base, or lay the
base on its side and attach the columns through the bottom of
the plywood. They should be spaced approximately from
the edge of the top of the plywood on the base.
2.Cut, miter and attach trim to the base and top of each
column to suit, using finish nails.
1.Cut 2 lengths of 1x6 pressure-treated Southern Pine
to 54 (roof sides). Cut 2 lengths to 44 (roof ends).
Attach sides to ends using screws to form an open box.
2.Cut 8 lengths of 1x3 to 24 and miter each end to
allow for roof pitch. These will be the roof rafters.
1.Cut plywood to 4x5. Cut and attach pressure-treated
2x4s to the perimeter of the plywood so that it sits off the
ground. This will prevent it from wicking too much moisture
into the ply. Mark one end B for Back and the other
F for Front.
2. Measure and draw a line around the perimeter of the
top of the plywood 2 from each edge.
1.Well make 2 side walls measuring 40 x 31. Cut 4
lengths of 2x4 to 40. Each pair will be the top and bottom
plates to the side walls. Cut 6 lengths of 2x4 to 28.
These will be the studs. Attach them to the top and bottom
plates at each end and in the middle using screws.
P R O J E C T : The Sweet Dog Suite
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Cutting: Preparing the Parts: Assembling:
Nothing says spring like the sounds of songbirds in your backyard. Thats why its so important to make your yard an inviting
home to natures little musicians. Heres a simple-to-build bird house that you can make with a single 1x10x8long SouthernPine board and some supplies you may already have in the shop.
1.Cut 3 pieces to 12 in length. Label one of the pieces in
pencil with a B for base and the other two with R for
roof. Bevel each of the Rs on a long edge to 45 degrees.
2.Cut another piece to 10 in length. Now, rip it in half
lengthwise with a 45 degree bevel. You should have
2 pieces measuring approximately 4 by 10.
These will be the side walls.
3.Cut 2 more pieces to 7 3/8 in length and rip them to
5 5/8 wide. These will be the front and rear walls mark them
F and Rr. Measure and mark the center of each piece
lengthwise. Next, measure up each side 4 and draw a line
from each of these points to the center mark at the top of the
piece. You should have created the shape of a little house on
the face of the board. Cut off the excess.
1.Attach the left, right and rear walls to the base using
glue and finish nails. Do NOT attach the front wall yet!
2.Once the glue has dried, fit the front wall onto the base.
You may need to sand the sides to allow it to slide in. A tig
fit is good. With the front wall in place, measure up from t
base on the side walls and drill a small pilot hole through t
side walls and into the front wall. Well use small screwshere to make the front wall removable.
3.Place the two beveled edges of the pieces labeled R
together and attach with glue and finish nails. Once it has
dried, fit it onto the walls of the bird house and measure fo
the correct locations to attach it to the side and rear walls.
Be sure NOT to attach it to the front wall.
4.Test to make sure the front wall is easily removed at this
point. Again, you may need to sand or plane some wood off
ensure it does. This will allow you to clean out the house ea
winter if necessary.
5.To install the bird house, attach a hook to the top, or use
a pipe flange and galvanized pipe to set it into the ground.
6.Paint to suit.
1.Sand any rough edges and splinters from the parts.
2.On the piece marked B, measure in from each side
1 inch and draw a line. This will create a box measuring
roughly 7 wide by 10 long. These will be
the guidelines for the walls.
3.On the piece labeled F, find the rough center of the
face and drill a hole. Do some research on the types of
birds you want to attract to see what diameter hole you
need to drill so theyll fit!
4.On the same piece, measure, drill holes and attach a
standard drawer pull as a perch.
P R O J E C T : Southern Chalet Birdhouse
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Tools & Materials:
Cutting:
Preparing the Parts:
Assembling:
4 2x8x8 pressure-treated Southern Pine boards
4 1x4x8 pressure-treated Southern Pine boards
Screws designed for use with pressure-treated lumber
Construction adhesive
Landscape adhesive
Drill
Saw
Router and bit (optional)
1.If you plan to paint any of the sides, this is the best time to
do it while you can lay them flat and use a roller or sprayer.
We painted ours to match the home color and lef t the top rails
natural for contrast.
2.On each end of the long sides, measure and drill pilot holes
from the end and evenly spaced. This will help prevent the
end grain from splitting.
3.Using a countersink bit or a drill bit the size of the screw
head, drill a countersink hole for each of the screws, making
sure the grain of the wood is cupped facing inward.
4.Measure and drill pilot and countersink holes approximately
every 12 along the top rails. Be sure to measure in about
an inch so that the screws will grab the sides in the middle
of the top edge.
2.Using screws designed for pressure-treated lumber, insta
3 at each corner, countersinking. You may need a friend to
help you line up the ends on this step.
3.Once all 4 sides are connected, place the mitered rails
along the top edges. When placed close together, they shoul
overhang the sides by roughly - around the perimete
4.Use construction adhesive and screws designed for use
with pressure-treated lumber to attach the rails to the sides
A. Optionally, you can drill pilot holes and drive screws
the mitered corners of the top rails, attaching them t
each other. This will help prevent splitting at the mite
B. A second option is to dress the edges of the top rail
with a router. We used an ogee bit to soften the hard
edges slightly.
5.To ensure the bed stays in place, drive stakes into the gro
at the four corners and attach them to the sides with screw
6.Finally, install landscape fabric along the bottom and up
sides to inhibit weed growth.
7.Now its time to grow!
1.Lay out both the long and short sides to form an 8 square.
Again, be sure that all the end grain is cupped inward. This
way, the boards will tend to move in the same direction and
retain their shape more naturally.
1.Square off one end of each of the 2x8x8s. Cut 2 of
them to 95 long. Cut the remaining 2 to 92 long.
Well refer to these as short and long sides.
2.Cut a 45 degree angle on each end of the 1x4x8s.
Be sure they measure 96 on the long edges when
youre done. These are the top rails.
P R O J E C T : A Cut Above Raised Garden Bed
Question: What beats the taste of home-grown tomatoes or peppers? Answer nothing! And the perfect planting spot makes allthe difference in the world. With this simple project, you can create a raised garden bed anywhere you want it.
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Funky storage is nothing new. As a matter of fact, old crates and boxes can make the perfect storage solution for a game roomor the kids bedroom. If you dont have time to hit the garage sales to find the perfect pieces, this retro, funky storage center isthe perfect fit. Its simple and fun to make, and you can decorate with any theme. Add your own vintage or whimsical painttreatments, and youll have a customized storage locker to keep the clutter at bay!
P R O J E C T : Funky Storage Locker
Materials:1x6x8 Southern Pine boards
1x8x8 Southern Pine boards
1x10x8 Southern Pine boards
Glue
Finish nails/hammer
Paint and tools
Knobs, hooks and rope
Furniture glides
Preparing the Parts:You can use a small plane or router to soften the edges of all
the boards. This is a good idea, especially if the storage locker
is going into the kids room.
Cutting: (BASE CRATE)1.From the 1x10x8s, cut 8 pieces to 24 (front,
back, top and bottom) and 4 pieces to 18 (sides).
2.From the 1x3x8, cut 10 pieces to 19 long
(corner cleats and runners).
3. Using the 1x8x8, cut 2 pieces to 24 and
2 pieces to 18.
4.Using the 1x4x8, cut 2 pieces to 19 (top cleats).
Assembling: (BASE CRATE)
1.Align 2 of the 18 long side pieces edge to edge. Glue and
nail a cleat into place at both ends. Repeat for the second side.
Allow glue to set.
2.Align 2 of the 24 long pieces on top of each other.
Glue and nail a cleat on each end, but offset it to the
outside. This will allow it to overlap the sides and give
a connection point. Allow glue to set.
3.Stand the sides and front and back on edge, aligning them at
the corners. Glue and nail through the front and rear cleats into
the sides. Check to be sure its square and allow to dry.
4.Using another of the 24 long 1x 10 pieces, measure andcut to fit inside bottom. Glue and nail into place. Measure and
rip the other 24 long 1x10 to fit into the bottom, then glue
and nail into place.
5.Attach 19 long runners to bottom of base, aligning with
outside edge and front and rear cleats. Glue and nail into place.
Allow to dry.
6.For the top, glue and nail one of the remaining 24 long
pieces of 1x10 toward the rear of the base. Measure and cut
the last 24 long 1x10 and simply lay it in place on the
front of the top.
7.Attach strap hinges 4 from the side to this piece and test
for proper alignment. Sand or cut the board as needed to open
and close smoothly.
8.Attach the top cleat to the top pieces, cutting at the hinge
point and beveling each side at 45 degrees so that they will
clear when the top is opened.
9.Install furniture glides on bottom runners.
10.Paint to suit.
Assembling: (UPRIGHT CRATE)1.Attach the sides to the top and bottom using glue and fi
nails to form an open box 36 x 16.
2. Use glue and nails to attach one of the 1x12x24 pie
to the back. The second part of the back needs to be fitted
a 1x6, then glued and nailed.
3. Measure and cut a 1x3 to act as a valance panel at t
top. This will also serve as a stabilizer and could hide
an optional light behind it!
Assembling: (TOP CRATE)
1.Cut 2 1x6s to 24 and 2 to 14 1/2. Glue and nail
these to form an open box.
2.The bottom is created using a piece of 1x12 and a sc
piece of 1x6. Both are glued and nailed into place.
3.The cleats at the corners are cut from 1x3s,
then glued and nailed.4.Paint to suit.
Important Note:
If you plan to stand the locker up as shown, be sure to
securely attach each piece together using carriage bolts an
lock washers. If the unit does not stand firmly against the w
consider securing it to the wall studs for added stability.
While its not meant for climbing, kids will be kids!
Cutting: (UPRIGHT CRATE)1.From the 1x8x8, cut 2 pieces to 36 (sides).
2.From the 1x8x8, cut 2 pieces to 18 (top and bottom).
3.From the 1x10x8, cut 1 piece to 36 (back )
4.From the 1x6x8, cut 1 piece to 36 (back 2/2).
Youll have to rip this piece to fit precisely once the
other half is in place.
5.From the 1x3x8, cut 4 pieces to 7 long
(top and bottom cleats).
6.From the 1x4x8, cut 1 piece to 36 long
(top valance).
Cutting: (TOP CRATE)
1.From the 1x6x8, cut 2 pieces to 24 (front and back).
2.From the 1x6x8, cut 2 pieces to 14 (sides).
3.From the 1x3x8, cut 8 pieces to 5 (corner cleats).
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