MINI 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.
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.
Contact:
jmarc@chesapeakecrafts.com
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.
MINI 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.
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.
Contact:
jmarc@chesapeakecrafts.com
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.
