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Build an Outdoor Room This Weekend

Use one DIY outdoor structure to create three customized outdoor rooms you can enjoy all summer and into the fall.

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Basic Structure

First, find the perfect place in your yard and level a 7-3/4-foot-square foundation with a shovel. Be sure to check your local building codes; some may require concrete footings for added stability. Use 12 wood stakes, 18 to 24 inches long, to create the basic structure.

Tip: A coat of deck sealer brings out the natural color of the cedar.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Build This Room

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