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

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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!

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.!

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.

the book had some good basic project information and project consideration in it but literally fell apart as I was reading it for the first time. Not nearly as helpful as it was made out to be.

Although this book is a just a little bit dated, it's a great guide for anyone looking to build an outdoor kitchen, barbeque, and or fireplace. It's packed with lots of ideas and plans that anyone with a bit of vision could use or adapt to their own needs. I already built my fireplace and pizza oven, but this book could be a huge inspiration and help for those who are planning a 'build' and want some 'know how'. I highly recommend it! We absolutely love having friends and family over for pizza while sitting around the fire!
Rick M.

There is a very good reason this book is out of print. It does not even begin to come to current codes. I don't think it could have possibly came to code anywhere in this country when it was written. The illustrations are cartoonish at best. the instruction is cumbersome and a difficult read. The designs are the bare basic. Although there are many 'designs' they are all the same. The plans are all basically the same and by showing one or two of this type would have been enough for the reader to adapt to whatever positioning they needed. However it goes over and over and over the same plan with a tweek here and there rather than exploring different plans foundations, drainage and the like. There are much better books out there. Also the seller listed this book in good quality and it was riddled with underling and reader notations that were just...well. I would not recommend this book.