Publisher's Synopsis
Close to your house or tucked away in a secluded corner of your garden, a patio or deck will extend your living area. This book shows the DIY enthusiast how to go about building a variety of such projects. Simple instructions are illustrated throughout with clear colour photographs and diagrams, taking the reader step-by-step from designing the structure and selecting materials, through construction, to finishing off and decorating. Projects include paved tiled and cobbled patios, extending an existing patio, wooden patios, steps and paths, retaining wall, overhead and screens and a timber planter. Close to your house or tucked away in a corner of your garden, a patio or deck extends your living area. This book shows the DIY enthusiast how to go about building a variety of such projects. Instructions are illustrated step-by-step from designing the structure to finishing off and decorating.
