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BIG Book of DECKS A Complete Guide to Decks, Porches, and Patios. How would you like to... relax in a hot tub built into your low-level deck? Sip lemonade on your wrap- around porch? Have a barbecue on your flagstone patio? Your backyard can be your oasis and showplace with advice from the experts at Time Life. With step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, inspirational color photographs, and professional tricks of' the trade, this all-in-one guide will help you customize the space to your needs - while you save money! • Choose the best location for your deck, porch, or patio • Add built-in benches around the perimeter of your deck • Bug-proof your porch with screens • Lay a brick, concrete, tile, or flagstone patio • Install and weatherproof columns • Create a second-story deck • Build stairs or a ramp • Construct a screen with lattice • Incorporate a hot tub • Reinforce a rickety deck • Protect your deck with a finish • Refurbish an existing structure • Embellish the space with a wooden planter • Make a trap door for storage or access to a water faucet • Skirt your deck for added storage space. |
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