Black & Decker Complete Guide to Decks: Updated 4th Edition, Includes the Newest Products & Fasteners, Add an Outdoor Kitchen (Paperback)

ReviewLibrary Journal, March 2009″Decks are a popular addition to a home, extending living space outdoors. This revised edition does an excellent job assisting a confident homeowner through nine decking projects. Photos have been updated, and planning an outdoor kitchen is addressed, but many projects remain the same.”

America’s best-selling deck book—better than ever   In this revised and expanded fourth edition of the all-time bestselling book on decks, homeowners learn, in unsurpassed detail, the process of designing, building, and maintaining a deck. Not only are all the classic deck-building techniques included, but the book also shows how to incorporate the latest contemporary options, such as how to work with eco-friendly wood and reclaimed plastic. Hiring a contractor to build a deck easily adds up to tens of thousands of dollars, but with the help of this book, readers can design and build the deck they want without the high price.   For homeowners who already have a deck but are in the market to update or maintain that deck, The Complete Guide to Decks features important projects for repairs, upgrades, and major additions, such as adding full electrical service, lighting, and kitchen appliances. From design to construction, and tools, material, and planning, this is the only book consumers need to build the deck of their dreams.

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Product Details

Paperback: 320 pages

Publisher: Creative Publishing international; 3rd edition (January 1, 2009)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 158923412X
ISBN-13: 978-1589234123

Product Dimensions:

10.7 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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