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Backyard Play Areas You Can Make: Complete Plans and Instructions for Building Playhouses, Forts, and Swing Sets - by Paul Gerhards Paperback, 160 pages Published by Stackpole Books Publication date: February 1995 ISBN: 0811730883 This book contains 15 backyard play areas for your children or grandchildren to enjoy. Each project is clearly shown in black and white plans and construction drawings. Material lists, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions will guide you through the entire building process. Hideaway Bunkhouse Alpine A-Frame Fort Frontier Covered Bridge Katie's Cottage Cascade Fire Tower Classic Swing Set Homestead Modular Climb-Around Classic Gambrel Barn Swing-Bar Combo Stilt House Monkey Tower Suburban Paul Gerhards' mother said "you're never too old for a playhouse" and she is absolutely right. When you are ready to build one, this book has some great projects. The introduction explains the materials and hardware you will need, foundation and floor fundamentals, framing, and "dressing up" the finished products. The step-by-step instructions are easy to understand and follow. This book has some really neat structures for kids of all ages. Other books by Paul Gerhards: How to Sell What You Make Children's Furniture You Can Make [ back ]   [ links for kids ]   [ construction toys ] Home About Our Site Pet Peeves Resources Books Lost & Found Answers Special Features Favorite Links Surveys Photo Album Stuff 4 Kids Copyright © 1997 - 2000 by B4UBUILD.COM Site Design by GS Design, Inc.