Rustic Retreats A Build-It-Yourself Guide
by Stiles, Jeanie; Stiles, DavidFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1998-01-07
Publisher(s): Storey Publishing, LLC
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Summary
Campers, anglers, hunters, and nature lovers ' the woodland hideaway you've dreamed of is in these pages! Whether you long for an elegant water gazebo, a luxurious sauna hut, or a traditional tipi, you'll find illustrated, step-by-step instructions to help you build it yourself. Rustic Retreats includes more than 20 low-cost, sturdy, beautiful outdoor projects such as:· Garden Pavilion · Grape Arbor · Hillside Hut · Triangular Tree Hut · Log Cabin · Wigwam · River Raft · Adirondack Lean-To
Author Biography
Together with husband David, collectively known as Americaís First Couple of Do-It-Yourself Building Projects. Jeanie Stiles has written 13 books on woodworking, which include Storey's Garden Retreats and the popular Rustic Retreats. Combined, these 13 books have sold nearly 300,000 copies. Additionally, Jeanie's articles have appeared in publications such as Better Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, Country Living, Cottage Life, and the New York Times Magazine.
David Stiles earned a bachelor degree in industrial design from Pratt Institute, and is a designer, builder, architectural renderer, and writer and illustrator. Together with wife Jeanie, collectively known as Americaís First Couple of Do-It-Yourself Building Projects. David has written 13 books on woodworking, which include Storey's Garden Retreats and the popular Rustic Retreats. Combined, these 13 books have sold nearly 300,000 copies. Additionally, David's articles have appeared in publications such as Better Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, Country Living, Cottage Life, and the New York Times Magazine. He is a member of the Friends of the Society of Illustrators.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | |
| Some Essentials | |
| Basic Building Techniques | |
| Garden Retreats | |
| On the Ground | |
| On the Water | |
| In the Trees | |
| Primitive Native Shelters | |
| Little Houses | |
| A Special Place | |
| Bibliography | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
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