This best-selling, award-winnning impressive 448 page book with more than 1000 step-by-step full-color how-to photos and illustrations provides the thorough and reliable information homeowners want and need to create todays attractive outdoor living spaces. Packed with information, the book is divided into four categories: Part 1--Landscape Structures and Decks--shows you in clear detail, how to build patios, walkways, water gardens, landscape walls, fences, gates and great decks. Part 2--Yard and Garden Structures--helps you create a gateway arch, backyard gazebo, composting bin, cold frame, backyard greenhouse and a kit-built shed. Part 3--Backyard Woodworking Projects--guides you through a variety of great woodworking projects - each to enhance your outdoor living experience Part 4--Lawn Care and Maintenance--helps you create a yard worth caring for--from information on grasses and fertilizing to accent plantings, border treatment and tree care. Clear project instructions, materials lists and tools. With Outdoor Living, The Ultimate Project Guide, the homeowner doesnt need to be a landscape or building professional to get great results! These pgs guide you every step of the way with the ideas and instruction for creating attractive and useful outdoor rooms.