Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Patios: Plan, Build and Maintain (Black & Decker Complete Guide) [Paperback]

Phil Schmidt (Author)

Book Description

Series: Black & Decker Complete Guide | Publication Date: February 1, 2007

Outdoor living made elegant

Patios have been featured in landscapes for thousands of years, but never have they been more popular than now, as homeowners discover the elegance, long life, and easy maintenance of stone and decorative concrete surfaces. TodayÆs homeowners can build with mosaic tiles just like the ancient Persians, or natural stone like the Greeks, but they also build amazing patios with colored, interlocking concrete pavers cast in geometric shapes, or they can stamp or stain poured concrete for truly amazing effects.

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Patios is a comprehensive guide that includes an introduction to the most popular building materials: a fool-proof method for design, planning and layout; detailed step-by-step projects to help readers build any one of 12 different types of patios; instructions for building popular patio accessories and features; and tips for maintaining and repairing all types of patios.

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About the Author

Phil Schmidt has written several successful home improvement DIY books, including Decorating with Architectural Details (Creative Homeowner, 2004) Sheds, Gazebos & Outbuildings, and Finishing Basements & Attics. Phil lives in Golden, CO

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing international (February 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589233050
• ISBN-13: 978-1589233058
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #816,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Veteran author Philip Schmidt (Golden, CO) has written bestselling DIY volumes on a wide range of home subjects, from green remodeling to storage to building treehouses.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for pictures, June 26, 2010

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William Dickerson (monticello, fl USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Patios: Plan, Build and Maintain (Black & Decker Complete Guide) (Paperback)

I bought this book because of the pictures, I am the owner of [..] and I am always looking for new and creative ideas to bounce off of. I thought I could also use this book for training material for our crews but it was to simple. It makes the whole process seem easier than it is. In the end this book is just good for the pictures.

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete deck building book, July 28, 2009

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This review is from: Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Patios: Plan, Build and Maintain (Black & Decker Complete Guide) (Paperback)

Before I start any major project, I always purchase a manual to make sure I understand all the requirements and see if there are any new ideas. This is my second Black & Decker building book and it is excellent. The manual covers almost all aspects of the subject from design to building and maintaining a deck. I especially like the step by step construction details for laying out the deck, digging and pouring the piers, constructing the framing, and all other aspects of the project. Building codes are also covered. Of course, local codes variations are not addressed.

I highly recommend this book for any DIYer wanting to build a deck.