Decks: Plan, Design, Build

Review
"Do-it-yourselfers seeking a formidable challenge should consider building a deck. 'Decks' has the necessary step-by-step instruction, plus several hundred color photos and drawings."
The Sacramento Bee
July 7, 2001


Book Description
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.


About the Author
Author Steve Cory resides in Chicago and has spent more than 20 years as a deck builder and remodeler. In addition to authoring Creative Homeowner's Deck Designs (ISBN: 1580110703, $16.95, 2000), he has been a contributing writer on several other books. Steve resides in Chicago, IL.



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Beautiful decks can give a major face-lift to any tired-looking home and also increase its value. This book offers step-by-step instructions on how to design and build decks, both as DIY projects and when working with contractors. The true value of the book are the 60 photo sequences as well as over 600 other wonderfully detailed illustrations scattered throughout. One only wonders whether all this theory truly applies in practice for those who can't afford a contractor. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.


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