Taunton Press

"Everyone needs more storage -- whether for household items and kitchenwares, books and other media, or just plain stuff. That's why building bookcases, built-ins, and cabinets is so popular among carpenters and woodworkers, whether the project is a simple shelved built-in or a high-style bookcase. Although building a basic box is fairly easy, constructing one that will hold a heavy load and has style takes some design savvy. In this collection of...

Filled with advice and how-to knowledge from the finest builders in the country, All New Building Decks gets you started from the ground up by taking you through every step from sizing your footings to design ideas for optimizing your view. Begin with tried and true advice for choosing the best materials, then follow step-by-step instructions, depicted in 350 colorful photographs and clear illustrations, to build a gorgeous custom deck for your home....

Provides "strategies that will help you make the most of your small space so it will feel like a getaway every time you walk through the door"-- Back cover.