Decks

Decks

<p><strong>Stanley’s<em> Decks: A Homeowner’s Guide</em> is a comprehensive, visual handbook packed with step-by-</strong><strong>step photographs and authoritative, reliable information.</strong> For homeowners wanting to add, replace, or upgrade a deck, <strong>author Dave Toht</strong> will take them through every step, from<br />design and planning, choosing tools and materials, installing footings and ledgers, framing,<br />installing decking, and building stairs and railings, to outfitting the deck with benches, planters,<br />and other built-ins.<br /><br /><strong>DIYers will find:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong> complete, step-by-step instructions to build four different types of decks―a patio deck, a first-story deck, a raised deck, and a multi-feature deck―which include a range of decking and railing types and special features. </strong></li> <li><strong>Deck maintenance and repair is included as well.</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Dave Toht, a former contractor with decades of hands-on experience, has written or edited </strong><strong>more than 60 books on home repair and remodeling. He is the author of three Stanley Quick </strong><strong>Guides: <em>Home Energy Savings</em>, <em>Easy Bathroom Upgrades</em>, and <em>Easy Kitchen Upgrades.</em></strong></p>