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This Quick Guide gives readers the basics for building, installing, and maintaining fences and gates for their yard. The most essential information readers need to successfully handle each task is packed into this concise construction manual. Over 190 detailed drawings clearly illustrate the step-by-step instruction, which has been written with the do-it-yourselfer in mind. With the help of this Quick Guide, readers can add value to their home while enjoying the greatest possible savings in time, effort, and money.

Add living space to your home at a fraction of the cost of an addition! It's great to relax or entertain outdoors, and a deck provides the perfect space for these fun times. Plus, it increases the value of your home! You don't have to be a construction whiz in order to build one; as long as you have some basic skills, you can get the job done quickly--sometimes even over a couple of weekends. This one-stop guide shows you how to do a professional job while holding down costs. And don't worry about a slight error--every stage is made as correctable as possible, and most small mistakes can be fixed at a later point. * Plan your deck and lay it out: consider location, size, and shape, access to the garden, and views.* Install the footings: dig holes, build forms, place the concrete, and set up post anchors.* Frame your deck, and add stairs and railings.You'll be enjoying it in no time! Sterling (all in color), 5 1/4 x 8 7/8.