The reason I didn't rate this as five stars is that the book also includes way too many bird houses and a whirligig. Personally, I feel that bird houses and whirligigs should be banned from these kind of books.

The book isn't too expensive so I feel that the worthwhile designs are worth the price. If you want some good designs for a swing, rocker, and a few other items, buy this book.

3 of 3 found the following review helpful:


Make Quality Furniture  Jun 24, 2007 By PEGGY "Sparklplenty"
I bought this book because I needed some new patio furniture. The price of 'store bought' furniture is so exhorbitant, I asked my husband to make this for me. I bought the wood and waited for over 6 months. I ended up making it myself...(and I cannot usually saw a board in half with a hand saw!!). I found the directions fairly straightforward. I made my patio chairs and they look good if I must say so myself! My next project is to make a dog house for my husband..


Bird Houses or ?  Apr 02, 2010 By M. Lindow
Yes, this book is definitely about bird houses. It does have a few other plans. It is your classic low quality plan book. It may give you an idea, but I would not be inclined to build anything out of it.