It’s Spring! A Great Time for Outdoor Projects!

The snow is melting, the days are getting longer, it’s a little warmer outside and …wait!  That deck is looking a little weary.  Maybe you want to add a deck or patio.  Or how about a nice shed to store all your miscellaneous stuff?  The Cheshire Library has a great selection of books that will help you plan and execute your ideas for great decks, patios and sheds.

Deck Planner: 25 outstanding decks you can build -Scott Millard

The Complete Guide to Building Decks: a step-by-step manual for building basic and advanced decks

Deck Ideas That Work - Peter Jeswald

Decks: plan, design and build - Steve Corey

For additional titles, look in our non-fiction department under 690.893.

The Complete Guide to Patios: plan, build and maintain - Philip Schmidt

Patios and Walkways

The Complete Guide to Patios and Walkways: money saving do-it-yourself projects for improving outdoor living space

Walls, Walks & Patios: plan, design, build

For additional titles, look in our non-fiction department under 690.892.

The Versatile Shed: how to build, renovate, customize

Building A Shed: expert advice from beginning to end - Joseph Truini

Shed Nation: design, build and customize the perfect shed for your yard – Dan Eckstein

Sheds: the do-it-yourself guide for backyard builders - David Stiles

For additional titles, look in our non-fiction department under 690.892.

And for a smaller project, try building a birdhouse/feeder.

Build Your Own Birdhouses and Feeders - John Perkins

How To Build Birdhouses and Feeders - Stephen Moss

For additional titles, look in our non-fiction department under 690.8927.

No matter what the project, Cheshire Library's got the resources to help you!