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Steve Cory

Oxmoor House, Incorporated

Decks: Planning, Designing, Building is a new book that replaces Creative Homeowner's strong-selling title Decks: Plan, Design, Build. Hundreds of step-by-step color photographs illustrate the process of building a deck. The writing is clear and concise, yet friendly. Readers will feel as though they are being lead through the deck-building process by a friend who happens to be a professional builder. They will learn not only how to design the perfect deck, but all about the building process as well. Cory gives the reader advice on generating ideas, selecting materials, and using tools. Color photos illustrate examples of decks that work in various situations. How-to sequences take the reader step-by-step through laying out, building, and finishing. The book provides three different deck projects complete with plans and materials lists. With this complete book, even the novice builder will be equipped to build one of the three plans provided, or design and build his own original deck.

Decks: Planning, Designing, Building

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

Creative Homeowner

Decks continue to be one of the most popular additions to homes as more and more homeowners seek to enjoy outdoor living and expand living space. Decks: Plan, Design, Build leads the homeowner through the process of designing and building a deck whether as a do-it-yourself project or working with a contractor. Hundreds of step-by-step color photographs highlight the clear, concise, and friendly text. The author provides helpful advice on generating ideas, selecting materials, and using tools as he leads the reader through the complete process. Three different deck projects, complete with plans and materials lists, are also included so even a novice can create a finished deck with this complete guide.

Decks: Plan, Design, Build (Creative Homeowner Ultimate Guide To. . .)

Creative Homeowner Pr

Deck Designs, 3rd Edition shows readers the latest design trends and materials in deck building. Following the format of the best-selling Deck Designs, the all-new edition features the work of four new deck designers whose work represents four different regions of the country. Created for both the do-it-yourselfer and the those who wish to work with a professional to achieve the ideal deck, Deck Designs, 3rd Edition is divided into two main sections. The first provides basic design instruction on building a deck, including information on the new generation of deck materials, dealing with problem locations, creating shade and wind screens, and adding distinctive details. The second part of the book takes an in-depth look at the work of four of the country's most successful deck builders. Through drawings and photos of actual custom deck projects readers will obtain first-hand information on what went into these truly unique projects.

Deck Designs, 3rd Edition: Great Design Ideas from Top Deck Designers (Creative Homeowner)

Home Improvement

Decks

Design Originals

Adding a porch to a house is a unique home-improvement project. The porch provides additional living space that is both partly indoors and partly outdoors, and it serves as a transition between the outdoors and a home's interior. Ultimate Guide: Porches leads homeowners through the entire process of adding a porch to their homes--from design to construction to finishing. Starting with descriptions of the different types of porches, Ultimate Guide: Porches takes the reader through the entire porch-building process. Along the way, readers learn building tips and techniques from professional builders. How-to building sequences show the construction of actual porches built by experienced porch builders. This is an ideal book for anyone who wants to improve the look and functionality of their home by adding a porch.

Ultimate Guide: Porches (Home Improvement)

How-To

Porches

An outdoor kitchen is within your reach!
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DIY instructions are highly accessible to carefully guide you through all aspects of construction—even cutting and installing a granite countertop</li>
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How to save money, even if you have yours installed by a pro, by choosing materials and appliances that really perform without breaking the bank</li>
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Grills, ovens, fire pits, storage, counters, refrigerators, sinks, side burners, pergolas, awnings, and more</li>
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The latest designs and the most popular finish materials that will enable you to achieve a beautiful and durable outdoor kitchen within a range of budgets</li>
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Everyone wants an outdoor kitchen, but most people think they can't afford one... this book will fix that! Incorporating lots of design ideas, plenty of dream kitchens for inspiration, step-by-step instruction, and clear how-to photographs, Building Outdoor Kitchens for Every Budget shows the budget-conscious homeowner how you can bring attractive and functional outdoor kitchens within your reach.
This book includes more than 300 photographs and plenty of DIY-friendly projects, which look and act like expensive professional projects at a fraction of the price! It shows you how to build lightweight "masonry" counters using steel studs and concrete backboard and offers alternatives to high-end appliances to save money.
Also included are accessories and amenities to affordably customize an outdoor kitchen: Fire pits, a variety of adobe/clay ovens, pergolas, awnings, TV and stereo equipment, mosquito abatement, misters and heaters, fireplaces, pizza ovens, and standup "churrasco" grills.
Building Outdoor Kitchens for Every Budget is all about enabling you to achieve a beautiful and durable outdoor kitchen for a range of budgets—from simple to spectacular, whether you do it yourself or hire a pro.

Building Outdoor Kitchens for Every Budget (Creative Homeowner) DIY Instructions and Over 300 Photos to Bring Attractive, Functional Kitchens within Reach of Budget-Conscious Homeowners

Diane Slavik

A budget-friendly alternative to undertaking a full-scale bathroom remodeling to is break up the project into small segments. By doing a number of small improvements homeowners can upgrade their bathrooms as time and budget allow. Affordable Bathroom Upgrades provides design ideas and easy-to-accomplish how-to projects that illustrate how small changes lead to big improvements. Covering a number of projects from replacing an old faucet to installing a trendy vessel sink, Affordable Bathroom Upgrades gives homeowners the information and the instruction they need to achieve the bathroom of their dreams--even on a limited budget.

Affordable Bathroom Upgrades (Creative Homeowner) Home Improvement Ideas for Any Budget

Bathroom

Home Improvement & Design

With this book, even the novice builder can build a deck that fits the yard. Step-by-step instructions lead the reader from laying out footings to adding railings. A bonus section includes plans and materials lists for three deck designs. Over 500 drawings and photographs.

Decks: Plan, Design, & Build

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