The Best of Fine Homebuilding: Decks and Outdoor Projects, Vol. 2

When the first hint of spring invites you into the great outdoors, it's time to think about Decks and Outdoor Projects.

This special publication from the editors of Fine Homebuilding is full of inspirational ideas, expert advice and great projects to help you design and build stunning outdoor spaces.

From beautiful decks, porches and patios to landscaping and lighting, you'll learn how to create living spaces that complement your home, enhance your lifestyle and help you truly enjoy the natural world.

Divided into three sections - Build It, Landscape It and Light It - you'll find just about everything you need to create an outdoor paradise right in your own backyard.

Build It - Inspire the carpenter within: learn how to build a freestanding deck, the perfect screened porch, a water-tight second story porch, a decorative handrail and a picket fence.

Landscape It - Expert masons and landscape designers share their tips and techniques for creating a stone patio, a timber retaining wall, a beautiful walkway, plus the right way to plant a new lawn and trees.

Light It - The final touch to creating dramatic outdoor spaces is the lighting. You'll learn how to select just the right fixtures - and install them with the confidence of a master electrician.

Complete with colorful photos, detailed drawings and step-by-step guidance from the pros, this newsstand-only reference shows you precisely how to bring the comforts of home outside.