When you hear the word "hammock,” do you think of long, lazy summer afternoons, a good book and a tall glass of lemonade? If you do, you've got the right idea. This do-it-yourself hammock frame project is a fun and easy way to turn your thoughts into reality.

Made entirely of straight-grain Douglas fir, the project is sturdy, comfortable, safe and attractive. It's also portable, so you can put your warm-weather retre...