The Complete Outdoor Builder: From Arbors to Walkways: 150 Diy Projects

by Black & Decker (Editor)

Complemented by 1,500 full-color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams, a comprehensive guide to outdoor construction offers 150 money-saving, do-it-yourself projects for pathways, fences, gates, patios, decks, porches and entries, sheds, outbuildings, and accessories for homeowners of all skill levels. Original. 40,000 first printing.

Genres: Reference, Home Improvement, Nonfiction, Woodwork, How To, Gardening

502 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Black & Decker Corporation is an American manufacturer of power tools, accessories, hardware, home improvement products and technology based fastening systems headquartered in Towson, Maryland.


Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is full of cheesy pictures illustrating very helpful things. Unlike all too many DIY books, this one seems legitimately useful. I feel better prepared to build my front porch.

[Cruz Baisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy cow this is such a great book. This is an incredible and durable reference and instructional book for any homeowner. It has a great balance of well-illustrated and written instructions. It also teaches fundamentals, so that the reader can adapt to the situation at hand.

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a good book that covers a little bit of everything. It is a good little reference guide to have in your toolbox

[Jami · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful guides with pictures and step-by-step directions. YouTube is good but lacks the detail you can find in this book. The verdict is out re: if we can make it happen or not...ha!

[sharon miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book

Could use more pics. Very word heavy and detailed which is good, but needs, more pics, to keep one focused. Overall good for the, kindle price.But, then again one can get almost all this info in forums and, help sites but nice to have it, condensed like, this.Gave it a four due to lack of, pictures which details almost made than up fori t.

[Ryan Work · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good plans for outdoor projects like a bridge or outdoor steps.

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deserves a 5.0 for all the ideas I picked up here.