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Building a Swing Arbor
 

Building a swing arbor is a fun weekend project that can really spruce up the landscape without requiring a lot of out-of-pocket expense. Plus, the project is fairly easy to build, requiring only basic carpentry skills, and can provide years of outdoor enjoyment. The materials for this swing cost about $100, and you cab probably complete it over the course of two afternoons. Find out how with this illustrated, step by step building guide and material list, by Tom Matthews, from the pages of Extreme How-To Magazine.

 

Extreme How-To magazine provides the latest information on tools, techniques and home-improvement technology for the extreme handyman. It's a comprehensive resource for today’s do-it-yourselfer. Having the right equipment, materials and building strategies to complete tasks is of crucial importance. Answering this demand, Extreme How-To provides tips on everything from adding a room, creating a patio or refinishing a deck, to installing a window, building a retaining wall or reconstructing a floor.

Extreme How-To sets itself apart from other home-improvement publications not only with dynamic graphic design, but also with an editorial focus that challenges its readers with professional-grade projects. Their stories focus on the tough projects often relegated to remodeling contractors but doable for the seasoned handyman. They supplement this information online: www.ExtremeHowTo.com
 


 

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Check out these websites for hundreds of great designs, inexpensive blueprints, do-it-yourself design software, easy to assemble kits and building products. 

Big Hammer's Project Planner  Build any of 35 different projects for your backyard. You'll find 10 sheds, 3 playhouses, 3 gazebos, 3 arbors, 2 picnic tables, as well as a deck, garage, doghouse, bridge, sandbox, flowerbox, fence, mailbox, chair & loveseat.  This inexpensive software lets you print plans and a complete list of the materials that you'll need for any or all of the designs.

Design Your Own Landscape Online with Plan3D  Plan3D is a new online service that helps you create a home landscape layout your walks, drives, patios and plantings. View your yard from any angle. Use Plan3D to help create a new deck, garage or shed. You can even scan existing plans into Plan3D and take a virtual walk through your new yard.

Arbor, Pergola, Trellis and Garden Gate Kits and Do-It-Yourself Building Plans  Build a new arbor, trellis, garden gate, pergola, fence or garden bridge in your backyard with one of these building kits or scroll down to find do-it-yourself blueprints. 

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Have all plans reviewed by your building department or by an experienced building professional who knows local conditions, before you start to build. Plans may have to be modified by a local professional to suit your site's building code and weather requirements.