Patio Plans; Books, Printed plans

Hot Pick Patio Planner Book

Deck and Patio Planner

Spread your style to the great outdoors and add more living space to your home with a new deck or patio. Buy this book and you'll get:

Dozens of inspiring ideas and important design information.

Six chapters that take homeowners from start to finish of the planning process.

Advice straight from professional landscapers, architects and designers. You'll read how evaluate your site, taking into account all the particulars that can affect your plan. Then, get to work creating a doable plan with goals, a budget and an imaginative but practical design that harmonizes with your landscape and home.

You'll be inspired and ready to start a plan from the photos and illustrations that highlight real-life examples and show you how decks are constructed. You'll also get solid advice on choosing the best materials. In addition, you'll find ideas for enhancing decks with privacy screens, built-in planters and benches, spas and overhead structures. If a patio with character is your goal, use the experts' advice on surface materials and design.

Whether you plan on saving money and building yourself, or hiring a contractor, this book is a must read. Be sure to take pride in your new patio, plan it right!

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