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Zusatztext Library Journal! March 2009 "Decks are a popular addition to a home! extending living space outdoors. This revised edition does an excellent job assisting a confident homeowner through nine decking projects. Photos have been updated! and planning an outdoor kitchen is addressed! but many projects remain the same." Informationen zum Autor Creative Publishing international is a worldwide publisher of how-to books. The company's current retail offering includes over 300 titles on topics covering home improvement! home decorating! sewing! crafting! hunting & fishing! and photography. Over the past 15 years! CPi has developed high-quality photography step-by-step books with nationally recognized brand partners like Black & Decker and Singer. Zusammenfassung America ’s best-selling deck book—better than ever In this revised and expanded fourth edition of the all-time bestselling book on decks! homeowners learn! in unsurpassed detail! the process of designing! building! and maintaining a deck. Not only are all the classic deck-building techniques included! but the book also shows how to incorporate the latest contemporary options! such as how to work with eco-friendly wood and reclaimed plastic. Hiring a contractor to build a deck easily adds up to tens of thousands of dollars! but with the help of this book! readers can design and build the deck they want without the high price. For homeowners who already have a deck but are in the market to update or maintain that deck! The Complete Guide to Decks features important projects for repairs! upgrades! and major additions! such as adding full electrical service! lighting! and kitchen appliances. From design to construction! and tools! material! and planning! this is the only book consumers need to build the deck of their dreams.