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How to Build an Arched Footbridge

 

Making an arched footbridge out of lumber can be fun, hard work and also quite rewarding. If you take your time and have modest woodworking skills you can easily build this type of bridge.

 

Expert bridge builder Rod Bird makes it seem easy with these step-by-step instructions, diagrams and clear photographs of a 5' ( or longer ) wooden bridge with or without side rails. Visit his website, Handcrafted Garden Bridges to find more bridges and a variety of other garden products.

 

 

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 More Backyard Projects

If you can't find a free plan that's just right for you, check out these websites for hundreds of great designs, inexpensive blueprints, do-it-yourself design software, easy to assemble kits, tools and building products. 

Design-It and Build-It-Yourself Software  Design, estimate and build your own garage, deck, patio, driveway, shed, walk, workshop, fence or landscape with easy to use software, instant-download plans, and step-by-step instructions.

 

Big Hammer Software

Design Your Own Landscape  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. Scan existing plans into Plan3D and take a virtual walk through your new yard. Everything is online, for an inexpensive subscription price, so you can get started today. 

Do It Yourself Backyard Projects  Save money, and say "I built it myself" with these easy to follow plans, easy-to-assemble kits, and step by step instructions for building sheds, playhouses, garages, playgrounds, decks, gazebos, birdhouses, outdoor furniture, arbors and other garden projects.

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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.