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Summary: If you only buy one book . . .
Review: If you only buy one book, buy 'Decks 1-2-3' from the Home Depot series. This book tells you darn near everything you will need to know to build a deck. Their attempts to sell you every tool imaginable are pretty transparent -- there are several pages devoted to listing the "essential" tools, all of which are conveniently available for purchase at your nearest Home Depot. However, the technical descriptions of the construction tasks are clearly illustrated and explained, and that's really what matters.I recently built a wooden deck in my backyard. For other suggestions and review, check out my 'So you'd like to...' guide.
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Summary: Outstanding Tool for the Novice to the Pro
Review: The latest in Home Depot's how-to series, Decks 1-2-3 really delivers the goods! Being the visual learner that I am, I was very impressed with the amount of helpful photos in the book, showing the homeowner how to plan, organize, and carry through the installation of a deck for their home. Not only do the editors provide the homeowner with simple steps and checklists for the project, but they also provide designer tips and a skill scale to give you an idea of what you're in for before you plunge right in with one of their projects. Well organized and very well illustrated, this one's already taken its place beside the others on the shelf in my Home Depot library.
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Summary: Great book for a beginner
Review: This book describes in a complete step by step process how to build a deck. All the information you need to know is contained within.
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Summary: Can't believe I built it!
Review: Wonderful reference book. I had little experience building anything, and I built myself a deck with this book. I learned as much from studying the photographs as from the text. Hihgly recommended.
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