Ortho's Patio Plans (Ortho's All About Home Improvement) [Paperback]

Ortho Books (Author)

Book Description

Series: Ortho's All About Home Improvement | Publication Date: June 30, 1998

Shows how to build 18 patios in popular styles for different situations.

Projects are explained in detail with illustrations, construction drawings, and instructional text and include a detailed materials list.

Helps readers decide which design might suit them best, how to choose the proper site for their patio, and how to adapt the plans to their unique needs.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

In its most basic description, a patio is simply a section of outdoor pavement close to the house, but when one considers the potential future use, structure, aesthetic appeal, and design of a satisfying, well-constructed, and good-looking patio, a lot of planning and understanding is necessary before initial excavations and construction can begin. Ortho's Patio Plans describes with clear language, full-color photographs and illustrations, and step-by-step instructions 14 different patios for nearly every site, purpose, and outdoor use imaginable, using a wide variety of materials. From the initial planning and design to the completed patio, the reader will find thorough guidance for creating the dream patio. All 14 patio plans are easily customized to individual needs, sites, and personal tastes. --Mark A. Hetts

From Library Journal

These books are designed for the do-it-yourselfer who is comfortable using power tools. Home Offices, Patio, Bathroom, and Kitchen Remodeling all cover planning; practical considerations like adding plumbing or electrical wiring; and evaluation of surfaces, fixtures, appliances, and furniture. Storage goes through each room of the house supplying recommended storage solutions. Quick Home Improvements contains both simple and complex projects that can create decorative highlights to both the interior and exterior of the home. All have clear, well-illustrated instructions on how to accomplish the projects and will be excellent additions to any public library.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Ortho; 1st edition (June 30, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897214129
• ISBN-13: 978-0897214124
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,000,727 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good guide for beginning, August 7, 2000

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Hsiu-Hui Tseng (Hayward, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ortho's Patio Plans (Ortho's All About Home Improvement) (Paperback)

This book has great illustration and instruction for patio construction. It guides me step by step. I like this book a lot!