By the nature of where it spends its life, outdoor furniture has to be designed, first & foremost, to withstand its toughest enemy, the elements. While makers of indoor furniture need to consider the swelling & contraction of wood due to seasonal changes in relative humidity, outdoor furniture builders must also allow for the fact that their pieces will occasionally be drenched in water, dried by the wind & baked by the sun. With appropriate materials, design, joinery & hardware, you can fashion pieces that will be as durable & long-lasting as any kitchen side chair or bedroom armoire. Included in the book are projects for outdoor chairs, benches, tables, swings, gliders & other garden structures, all with step-by-step instructions & detailed drawings.