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Complete Patio (Complete...)

 
 
Average Rating:    out of 2 Reviews
Price: $19.95
Sale: $4.29
 
Manufacturer: Sunset Publishing Corporation
EAN (European Article Number): 9780376014115
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Sunset Publishing Corporation
Dewey Decimal Number: 690.893
Publication Date: 2006-01
Reading Level: 192
 
 
Description: This brand-new edition covers everything you need to plan, design, and build the patio of your dreams. Whether making an addition to an existing patio or starting from scratch, you’ll learn all the dos and don’ts to make the most of your outdoor area, by adding a shade structure, outdoor kitchen, or tranquil pool, for example. Complete Patio also covers important finishing touches like outdoor lighting, weather-resistant furniture, container gardening, and storage solutions.

Features:

* More than 450 photos showcase a multitude of patio styles and elements

* More than 30 inspiring projects with step-by-step instructions

* Expert advice on designing your patio and creating working drawings

* Clear, concise instructions for drainage, watering, and lighting systems

* Comprehensive materials guide for today’s many options, including flagstone, brick, concrete pavers, tile, and gravel

 
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Customer Reviews
 
Review Summary: Best Patio Book Date: 2008-05-12
 
Details: Excellent book for refurbishing an existing patio or installing a new one. It features good, clear instructions with plenty of illustrations. I was able to get more landscaping ideas from this book than some of my so-called "idea" books. The suggested materials are readily available, in California at least, and there is good analysis of the pros and cons of each type.
 
Review Summary: A must for do-it-yourself patio builders Date: 2007-07-22
 
Details: I like this book because it has it all. If you want to make a quick patio by laying some flagstones directly into soil and letting plants grow in between them, here is everything you need to know to design it, get the materials, and put it in next weekend. If you are thinking of something elaborate, like pouring a concrete slab, cutting flagstones and embedding them in mortar on it, again, this is a great guide. In between, there is a whole range of possibilities from a round brick accent patio to tuck in the corner of your yard and set a table and chairs on, to detailed instructions for doing the traditional dry-laid stone method on base aggregate with various edgings.

Besides building patios, they have ways to spruce up old concrete slabs like staining them to make them spanking new and pretty, and treatments to make your flagstones last longer and easier to clean. All of this is shown with great, clear color photographs that make it fun to think about all the different possibilities for making your back or front yard more useable. This is a keeper.
 
 

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