Backyard projects for today's homestead

These outdoor projects are not novice-friendly; basics on tool use and lists of needed supplies and equipment are omitted, and the lack of an index makes it difficult to find vital information, such as finishing and preferred materials. Some projects require individual adjustments, like building a tiled grilling station around a gas barbecue grill. Woodworker Gleason (Kitchen Makeovers for Any Budget) lends a personal air to instruction with asides on project evolution. The homey, rustic furniture pieces star, and several projects display a stylistic flair. Recommended for larger woodworking or project collections. (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.