·Content contributors are recognized experts in their respective fields, including authors and renowned DIY experts Alan and Gill Bridgewater, birdhouse master and pattern designer Paul Meisel, woodworker and homesteader Chris Gleason, former on-air host of PBS's You Bet Your Garden Mike McGrath, and woodworking instructor Bill Hylton. ·A comprehensive guide for everyone who loves woodworking, from beginners' wood projects like birdhouses to complete backyard makeovers giving the subject matter a broad consumer appeal. ·Content addresses needs for beginners with front matter containing safety tips and a brief tool overview for woodworkers. ·Broad appeal compared to many outdoor project books that are category specific. Projects can be completed from a variety of woods with projects spanning from small decorative outdoor accessories such as a birdfeeder, bat box, and herb box to more functional pieces including rainwater harvester, planter bench, and classic arbor. ·20 decorative and functional outdoor projects with material lists, well-explained step-by-step instructions, and photographs including herb box, potato planter, arbor, tool shed, cold frame, gnome doors, and a bat box.