This inspiring compendium of beautifully designed and crafted fences and gates will inspire homeowners and handymen to get right to work. This is a rich resource of dozens of beautifully crafted fences, any one of which could be the envy of your neighborhood. A how-to section helps you plan, plot, and execute a fence project. Included are ideas for privacy fences, fence/planter combinations, built-in seating, and arbor gates. Styles represented include fences influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and Asian and traditional European designs. There are great ideas for providing privacy for a deck, patio, pool, or hot tub, and great gates to frame impressive entryways. AUTHOR: Tina Skinner has authored many books for Schiffer Publishing, including Pure Deck-adence, Redwood Decks, Creative Patios, Garden Projects for the Backyard Carpenter, Outdoor Woodworks, and The Big Book of Kitchen Design Ideas.***