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Rustic Retreats: A Build-It-Yourself Guide

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Author: David&Jeanie Stiles
Publisher: Storey Books, 1998
Soft Cover, 8.5"x11", 153 pages

Deep in the woods or right in the backyard, take refuge and enjoy the natural world in your own rustric retreat. Step-by-step instructions for building more than 20 low-cost, sturdy, beautiful outdoor structures including: A Garden Pavilion, Grape Arbor, Hillside Hut, Sauna Hut, Water Gazebo, Triangular Tree House, Log Cabin, Wigwam, River Raft, Yurt. This book also contains section on basic building techniques, essential tools, joints, and saftey concerns. If this isn't enough, Shelter Institute offers a one-week class on building a 12x16 Cabin. Offering the hands-on experience to really ensure you have the confidence and ability to tackle a project yourself!

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