Non-Technical Design Aids - Outdoor Living & Remodeling
American Hardboard Association
Maintenance Tips for Hardboard Siding
Maintenance Tips for Hardboard Garage Doors
APA-The Engineered Wood Association
Re-Side Your House
A do-it-yourselfer guide for residing with APA siding panels. Form M651. (A videotape is also available).
The Remodeling Decision
A guide for homeowners who are considering remodeling. Form N445. (A videotape is also available).
California Redwood Association
Design-A-Deck Plans Kit
Modular planning kit includes manual, graph materials and templates to help do-it-yourselfers design outdoor decks.
Redwood Deck Construction
Outdoor deck construction for the do-it-yourselfer; grades, includes span tables and finishing details. 8 pages.
Redwood Fences for All Reasons
Color idea booklet showing photos and how-to for dozens of fence designs Comprehensive guide to step-by-step fence building. 16 pages.
Southern Forest Products Association and
Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association
Garden & Outdoor Idea Book
Generates ideas for projects using CCA-treated Southern Pine, with photos of completed structures, large and small, plus ideas for using treated lumber leftovers. Consumer buying and building tips are included. 16 pages. #304.
"YouCanBuildIt" Project Plan List
17 outdoor project plans available from SFPA. A photo of each project is included, along with an order form. #305.
Lawn & Porch Furniture Booklet
Complete plans for building 6 projects: tables and chairs for porch or lawn use. Materials lists included. 12 pages. #360.
Western Wood Products Association
Outdoor Space: Western Lumber Projects That Make It Work (567)
More than 60 outdoor projects, appropriately designed for four different styles of houses: traditional, ranch, bungalow and multi-level contemporary. Projects include porches, arbors, trellises, decks, entries, fences, benches and more. Builder's conceptual plans (one set per house style) can be ordered from the information on the book's back cover.
The following step-by-step, DIY plans available:
Plan Sheet 20 - Wood Planters for Outdoor Living
Plan Sheet 21 - Wood Benches/Steps
Plan Sheet 22 - Simple-To-Build Deck Accessories
Plan Sheet 24 - Post Lamp
Plan Sheet 25 - Fence Plans
Plan Sheet 26 - Patio & Benches
Plan Sheet 27 - Deck Modules
Plan Sheet 28 - Garden Gazebo
Plan Sheet 29 - Three Easy Planters
Plan Sheet 30 - A Classic Doghouse
Plan Sheet 31 - A Classic Arbor
Plan Sheet 32 - An Old-Fashioned Rose Arbor
