Beehives, barbecues, fireplaces, and more: How to build an inviting outdoor entertainment area : 15 spectacular plans, complete materials lists, basic instructions [Hardcover]

Kathy James (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 110 pages
• Publisher: Five Star Publications; 1st edition (2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1877749435
• ISBN-13: 978-1877749438
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,777,840 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide for the Do-It-Yourselfer!, February 20, 2002

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Jennifer First (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beehives, Barbecues, Fireplaces, and More: How to Build an Inviting Outdoor Entertainment Area : 15 Spectacular Plans, Complete Material Lists, Basic Instructions (Paperback)

I was on the waiting list for this book for months before it was published and cannot say that I was let down at all.

The book has many pages of detailed pictures for outdoor beehive fireplaces, outdoor traditional fireplaces, barbeques and fire pits. The author also provides full and complete design plans that can be used to obtain building permits. It reviews the construction process and the masonry diagrams in laman's terms so they can be easily followed. Each project also has step by step instructions.

I have not come across another book that is as comprehensive as this for building outdoor entertaining structures. I would highly recommend this book to anyone!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beehives, Barbecues, Fireplaces, and More, March 4, 2003

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Jamie R. Manning (Avondale, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beehives, barbecues, fireplaces, and more: How to build an inviting outdoor entertainment area : 15 spectacular plans, complete materials lists, basic instructions (Hardcover)

This book is a must have! I was on a waiting list for months. I was so determined to get this book that I even called the publisher, who just happened to be in my state. I was told that the book was currently not being printed, but that if I really wanted a copy I should go to Home Depot. I went to Home Depot and found the book. Man am I glad I went through the trouble! This book is full of beautiful ideas! Every project is thoroughly detailed, down to the material list. If you've ever dreamed of having an outdoor fireplace then this book is for you.!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gas only, August 3, 2010

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raymond - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Beehives, Barbecues, Fireplaces, and More: How to Build an Inviting Outdoor Entertainment Area : 15 Spectacular Plans, Complete Material Lists, Basic Instructions (Paperback)

The book has several diagrams and specifics for a variety of outdoor fireplaces, all of which are designed for "gas". Wood burning fireplaces requirements are not included basically limiting this publication to a few useful ideas and perhaps a good start on a comprhensive materials list.