Decks: Easy-Step Books [Paperback]

Inc. Sterling Publishing Co. (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1998 | Series: Easy -Step Books

Add living space to your home at a fraction of the cost of an addition! It's great to relax or entertain outdoors, and a deck provides the perfect space for these fun times. Plus, it increases the value of your home! You don't have to be a construction whiz in order to build one; as long as you have some basic skills, you can get the job done quickly--sometimes even over a couple of weekends. This one-stop guide shows you how to do a professional job while holding down costs. And don't worry about a slight error--every stage is made as correctable as possible, and most small mistakes can be fixed at a later point. * Plan your deck and lay it out: consider location, size, and shape, access to the garden, and views.* Install the footings: dig holes, build forms, place the concrete, and set up post anchors.* Frame your deck, and add stairs and railings.You'll be enjoying it in no time! Sterling (all in color), 5 1/4 x 8 7/8.

Product Details

• Paperback: 63 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (April 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897212940
• ISBN-13: 978-0897212946
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,650,296 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too Basic, July 11, 2000

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Gregory F. Moots "gmoots" (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Decks: Easy-Step Books (Paperback)

The book certainly has the basics, but it also leaves out information that almost anyone building a deck will encounter. If everything goes perfectly, this book will do, but it doesn't help you when things aren't ideal.