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2 reviews
Jeanie Stiles, David Stiles

Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2007

Simple and Exciting
't was great fun! We already built two of the projects described with detailed directions and plans in this wonderful book: the downhill racer ... and what fun do the kids have with it! and the lemonade stand on wheels, which we take sometimes to the beach. We are looking forward to build a tree house next spring. If experience is any guide, it should be ready for the summer.

Garden Retreats: A Build-It-Yourself Guide

4 reviews
David Stiles, Jeanie Stiles

Storey Publishing, LLC, 1999

Summerhouse changing my life
I have almost finished building the summerhouse in Garden Retreats. It overlooks a bay where swan , ducks and other birds come over every day to watch my progress. This has been one of the most gratifying projects I have ever attempted. It has been time consuming, but worth it. I have even put in electric as suggested in the book. I highly recommend this book and this project. Once I ...

Woodworking Simplified: Foolproof Carpentry projects for Beginners (The Weekend Project Book Series)

3 reviews
David Stiles, Jeanie Trusty Stiles

Houghton Mifflin, 1996

This book saved my life!
My wife got me this book as a present, and to say the least, I am no handy man. I am proud to say I now am! This book was super clear, and the designs had interesting projects that we could really use. I really recommend this book to anyone, with or without building experience.

Workshops You Can Build

1 review
David Stiles, Jeanie Stiles

Firefly Books, 2005

Perfectly Targetted
Having supplied us so long with designs for treehouses, playhouses, and sheds, David Stiles has now produced the designs he knew we needed all along - workshops where his do-it-yourself audience can follow their dreams. Even more than in previous books, Stiles lets form follow function, so that a boatbuilder's shop is nothing like a ceramics shop. In addtion, he has beefed up the portions that ...

Treehouses & Playhouses You Can Build

12 reviews
David Stiles, Jeanie Stiles

Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2006

Great book!
This book is exactly what I was looking for. It has several treehouses to choose from and great step by step directions. It even has extra's that may be added. I love the creativity and great ideas in this book! Also the shipping was fast.

Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat

13 reviews
David Stiles, Jeanie Stiles

Firefly Books, 2001

Terrific Informational Read - NOT Blueprints or Plans, Though
I'm tending to agree with both sides here! And I think it's a great book. I have been reading building and cabin books for a year (we're building this Summer). This one is pretty great - a good way to inform yourself about options, the decisions you need to make, kinds of cabins, etc. Another reviewer writes as if I were going to go out and build my cabin based on the info in this book. Now that ...

Tree Houses You Can Actually Build: A Weekend Project Book (Stiles, David R. Weekend Project Book Series.)

40 reviews
David Stiles, Jeanie Trusty Stiles

Houghton Mifflin, 1998

Great Help!!
Excellent guide for treehouse construction. We used the book as a basis for our treehouse and modified one of the designs. This book was extremely valuable for us and guided us through alot of potential pitfalls. Highly recommend!

Sheds: The Do-It-Yourself Guide for Backyard Builders

18 reviews
David Stiles, Jeanie Stiles

Firefly Books, 2007

Wow - this is an eye opener for the British
We don't do sheds like these - what a surprise. These are very nice looking outhouses that most carpenters could build. The plans and dimensions are pretty basic but all the construction notes are within the book so it would cause the average home carpenter no problems. The designs ae really nice and opens up your thinking beyond just another shed - to creating a garden building that enhances ...

Playhouses You Can Build: Indoor and Backyard Designs (Stiles, David R. Weekend Project Book Series.)

17 reviews
David Stiles, Jeanie Stiles

Firefly Books, 1999

You can build.
Clear, concise and well illutrated. I bought this book to use as a point of departure/inspiration to build a playhouse. The authors have done a great job on all thier carpentry/design books.

Rustic Retreats: A Build-It-Yourself Guide

12 reviews
David Stiles

Storey Publishing, LLC, 1998

Unlimitless Imagination!
For anyone with space enough, but without the money to build on it, this book has so many answers. It has line drawings on almost every page and is pure delight to read and dream over.

Storage Projects You Can Build (Stiles, David R. Weekend Project Book Series.)

2 reviews
David Stiles, Jeanie Trusty Stiles

Mariner Books, 1996

interesting projects a beginner can make on their own.
They really thought up some great storage ideas in this book-my favorite has totally reorganized my kitchen-I built the storage unit for inside the door panel beneath the sink-now I have my dishwashing detergent, soap, sponges, and dishwashing gloves tucked neatly away with easy access! I highly recommend this book.

Fun Projects for You and the Kids: David Stiles

6 reviews
David Stiles

The Lyons Press, 2003

What a wonderful book to dream with the kids...
I bougth this book the first time in the earlies 80's, and I lost that copy. When surfing in Internet I found it again I rush to buy a copy, because is a wonderful set of ideas (no detailed plans as other reviewer wanted) to do things with your kids and grand-kids. The drawings are great and the ideas superb. A book that you want to have.

Easy-To-Make Childrens' Furniture
David Stiles

Pantheon Books, 1980

Learn how to make a Crib, Loft Bed, Child's Bed, High Chair, and Playhouse among other things.

Practical Projects for the Handy Man, Second Edition: Over 700 Projects Including a Hammock, Kite, Toaster, ...
Editors of Popular Mechanics Press

The Lyons Press, 2007

Fun Projects for You and the Kids, New and Revised
David Stiles

The Lyons Press, 2007

Kids' Fort Book (An Avon Camelot Book)
David R. Stiles

Avon Books, 1982

Includes directions for building indoor and outdoor forts from blankets, boxes, leaves, sand, snow, and logs, as well as instructions for making model forts and toy weapons.

How to Build Treehouses, Huts and Forts

6 reviews
David Stiles

The Lyons Press, 2003

One of the best books ever
This book is extremely awesome and has a special section on stuff to build like snowforts, catapults, and cannons. The forts are really awesome. Great buy.

Kids Furniture You Can Build (The Weekend Project Book)
David Stiles, Jeanie Trusty Stiles

Houghton Mifflin, 1994

Designed to be built with easily obtained materials and common handyman tools--with clear, step-by-step diagrams--these creative projects can be completed in a weekend or less by anyone with rudimentary carpentry skills. Build fun, functional furniture and be a fulfilled parent! Full-color photos and b&w diagrams throughout.

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