Tips & Traps for Building Decks, Patios, and Porches

By R. Dodge Woodson

There are plenty of do-it-yourself books on the market, but sound information about hiring and working with home improvement specialists is hard to come by. Written for homeowners who are hiring pros for large-scale home improvement, remodeling, and maintenance jobs, these titles feature visually appealing, easy-to-read layouts, and are packed with sidebars and callouts of special advice on how to hire a contractor.

Written by an author who is a licensed Master Plumber as well as a licensed Class A Builder with almost three decades in the construction field, each title features:

A focus on how to screen and hire home improvement pros

Time and cost saving tips and techniques including cost estimating charts for materials and labor

Advantages/disadvantages of various materials

Site, design, planning, and maintenance considerations

Explanations of different options, and the benefits and the drawbacks of each

• Language: English
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Release date: Aug 10, 2005
• ISBN: 9780071588997

R. Dodge Woodson

Author R. Dodge Woodson is a long-time gardener and master plumber. He is the author of a number of how-to books, including Storey's Watering Systems for Lawn & Garden. He lives in Maine.

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