Black & Decker the Complete Outdoor Builder by Press, Editors of Cool Springs -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Introduction Planning

Building Materials Lumber Metals & Plastics Cast Blocks Natural Stone Concrete Mortar Estimating & Ordering Materials Basic Tools Power & Rental Tools Masonry Tools Fasteners & Hardware Codes & Courtesies Measuring Challenges

Walkways, Steps & Patios

Design Considerations Patio & Walkway Plans Layout & Surface Preparation Edging Loose Rock Landscape Path Stepping Stone Landscape Path Sandset Brick Walkway Poured Concrete Walkway Decorative Concrete Path Mortared Brick Over a Concrete Path Boardwalk Deck on a Slab Timber Garden Steps Flagstone Garden Steps Sandset Brick Patio Cobblestone Paver Patio Circular Paver Patio Flagstone Patio Creating a Permeable Subbase Spaced Masonry Pavers Concrete Slab Patio Mortared Paver Patio

Decks

Deck Building Codes Building a Deck: A Step-by-Step Overview Installing a Ledger Locating Post Footings Digging & Pouring Footings Installing Posts Installing Beams Hanging Joists Laying Decking Building Stairs Deck Railing Basics Floating Octagon Island Deck Deck Benches Deck Skirting

Fences & Walls

Fence & Wall Materials Wood Panel Fences Picket Fence Post & Board Fences Split Rail Fence Virginia Rail Fence Wood Composite Fence Vinyl Panel Fence Ornamental Metal Fence Chain Link Fence & Gate Bamboo Fence Invisible Dog Fence Patio Wall Outdoor Kitchen Walls & Countertop Dry Stone Wall Interlocking Block Retaining Wall Timber Retaining Wall Stone Retaining Wall

Yard & Garden Structures

Arbor Retreat Patio Enclosure Patio Arbor/Trellis Enclosure Adding a Trellis to an Arbor Under-deck Enclosure Runoff Gutters Sun Porch DIY Gabled Greenhouse Freestanding Kit Greenhouse PVC Hoophouse Metal & Wood Kit Sheds Lean-to Tool Bin

Treehouses & Play Structures

Open-air Treehouse Enclosed Treehouse Playground Safety Precut Playground Kit DIY Playset DIY Swingset Classic Tree Swing Skateboard Ramp Bocce Court

Outdoor Furnishings & Accessories

Deck Planters Privacy Screen Mailbox Stand Porch Swing Porch Swing Stand Simple Potting Bench Compost Bin Backyard Firepit Classic Garden Bridge Cold Frame Box Jumbo Cold Frame

Resources Photo Credits Metric Conversions Index Copyright Page

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