Step-By-Step Deck Projects

by Better Homes and Gardens

50 doable project ideas with deck planning, building, and maintaining explained in easy-to-understand steps. Tools and Materials chapter teaches such essentials as using a circular saw, measuring and leveling, and choosing the right lumber. Explains how to upgrade existing deck with railings, planters, built-in seating and sun screens. Shows how to craft custom designs—such as wraparound, multi-level, and entry decks. Full-color photos of finished deck projects and full-color illustrations lead readers step-by-step.

Genres: Reference

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Better Homes and Gardens is the fourth best selling magazine in the United States. Better Homes and Gardens focuses on interests regarding homes, cooking, gardening, crafts, healthy living, decorating, and entertaining. The magazine is published 12 times per year by the Meredith Corporation. It was founded in 1922 by Edwin Meredith, who had previously been the United States Secretary of Agriculture under Woodrow Wilson.

Better Homes and Gardens is one of the "Seven Sisters", a group of women's service magazines.

Reviews

[Fed · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for beginners