Ultimate Guide: Decks, 4th Edition: Plan, Design, Build (Creative Homeowner)

I will admit I bought this book after hitting my limit on renewing it from the library. It's that good. I checked out 5 deck building books to review when planning my own backyard, covered deck. I kept coming back to this book for information and ideas. I returned all the other books when I realized this one was by far the best.This book shows every step from removing grass to fancy designs to consider. I eventually bought this book because our deck building got delayed and I really wanted to have this book around when we started. I had thought I'd donate this book to my local library after I was done with it, but there are so many cool ideas in here that I'll probably end up keeping it and adding it to our library.

I have several guide books on construction of decks, gazebos, sheds etc., this one seems to be a little bit above the average guide book. Nice detail throughout. Maybe a bit more on the pros and cons of ledger and free floating deck construction. Over all a good guide book specially for beginners.

I will be re-posting this post for 4 other books I bought just like this because they all show WONDERFUL information and pictures for different types of projects.All these books, Including this one show you How, Why, and Ideas. Their might be other books out their Better/Cheaper, but I haven't found them yet and so I am just sharing that I am VERY satisfied with this book and a must for the first time home owner or first time a person wants to tackle these projects

I have been collecting different deck building books to give me idea's on how to build my deck. This book was very informative. I'm anxious to get started.

This book was everything that I expected. All the advise and plans were easy to understand and follow. I would recommend this.

This is a worthwhile book to have if you plan to build a deck. Lots of good information on construction how two's and many photos for ideas.

Perfect book for building a deck were not done yet, but easy to follow directions

It helps and simulates your imagination, however, it needs to be updated to include new available materials. I felt the CreativeHomeowner's "Deck Designs" was excellent. This book needs to be more detailed to keep up with that great book by Steve Cory.

Muy buen libro, bien editado con muchísima información en cuanto a construcción, me ha sorprendido muy gratamento. Es una muy buena referencia en todos los sentidos.

Great plans in this book!