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DECORATIVE WOODEN OUTHOUSE PLANS

How to Build a Decorative Mini Outhouse

Here’s a fun project that is sure to get compliments! This miniature outhouse will be the focal point of your flower garden or lawn theme. The wooden outhouse is 16” wide and stands 40” tall. You can paint it, or let it weather gracefully. Who thought an outhouse could make such a cute garden decoration? The design is hollow, so it can even be placed over an unsightly well pipe or obstruction! The door opens to provide storage for small garden tools or other items. The DIY woodworking plans will show you how to build this weekend project from start to finish, with photos at every step.
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SOME FACTS ABOUT OUTHOUSES: The term "outhouse" is used in North American English, but it is called other terms around the world. For example, it is called a bog in the United Kingdom and a dunny or "long drop" in Australia. Outhouses are usually built away from the main dwelling to keep away the smell, but also to minimize the risk of contamination or disease to drinking water if there is a well nearby. The common shape is rectangular or square, but other shapes have been used. Thomas Jefferson built two octagon outhouses at his vacation home. The popular moon found on the door has been subject to some controversy. Some say it was in the colonial days that the moon and sun were used to distinguish men's vs. ladies outhouses, but others refute that claim. Many symbols have been used over the years, but the purpose is for ventilation and light.
Downloadable woodworking plans include pictures and easy to follow instructions. The plans read like a book, with actual construction photos explained in detail at every step. Material and tool lists included. Plans are in PDF format and can viewed on your computer or you can print them on 8.5 x 11 paper.
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CHESAPEAKECRAFTS

DECORATIVE WOODEN OUTHOUSE PLANS

How to Build a Decorative Mini Outhouse

Here’s a fun project that is sure to get compliments! This miniature outhouse will be the focal point of your flower garden or lawn theme. The wooden outhouse is 16” wide and stands 40” tall. You can paint it, or let it weather gracefully. Who thought an outhouse could make such a cute garden decoration? The design is hollow, so it can even be placed over an unsightly well pipe or obstruction! The door opens to provide storage for small garden tools or other items. The DIY woodworking plans will show you how to build this weekend project from start to finish, with photos at every step.
DOWNLOAD NOW:
SOME FACTS ABOUT OUTHOUSES: The term "outhouse" is used in North American English, but it is called other terms around the world. For example, it is called a bog in the United Kingdom and a dunny or "long drop" in Australia. Outhouses are usually built away from the main dwelling to keep away the smell, but also to minimize the risk of contamination or disease to drinking water if there is a well nearby. The common shape is rectangular or square, but other shapes have been used. Thomas Jefferson built two octagon outhouses at his vacation home. The popular moon found on the door has been subject to some controversy. Some say it was in the colonial days that the moon and sun were used to distinguish men's vs. ladies outhouses, but others refute that claim. Many symbols have been used over the years, but the purpose is for ventilation and light.
Downloadable woodworking plans include pictures and easy to follow instructions. The plans read like a book, with actual construction photos explained in detail at every step. Material and tool lists included. Plans are in PDF format and can viewed on your computer or you can print them on 8.5 x 11 paper.