Review - Sunset Ideas for Great Patios and Decks (Ideas for Great) by Sunset Books and Scott Atkinson

Scott Atkinson has written prolifically on all aspects of home renovation and decoration, and this book in particular is a best seller by Sunset Books. Written for both the do-it-yourselfer as well as for the homeowner working with contractors, Ideas for Great Patios and Decks is full of wonderful ideas. It contains spectacular photographs of outdoor living spaces transformed by patio and deck additions with new materials. The book provides plentiful site-evaluation tips, planning suggestions, and supplies recommendations with advice on how to proceed with desired changes. It features many examples of beautiful outdoor living spaces that appear re-energized with fresh approaches. You learn how to develop deck and patios into spaces for entertaining, for retreats as well as to-dos for outdoor kitchens. Striking photos offer a range of ideas to enhance patios and decks that may just inspire you to go ahead and bring around some changes that you might want to make.

This edition in the Ideas for Great series takes on patios and decks to make them more livable. With over 165 full-color photos and illustrations the manual offers homeowners the very latest in patio and deck design and construction. It includes a planning section to help readers evaluate their building sites and a very appropriate shopper's guide for new building materials. The reader gets instructed on the entire process through clearly illustrate ideas and ways to a beautiful and functional outdoor living area. An exclusive section focuses on water features and railing lighting that can enhance the look and mood settings for these spaces. Whether your plans call for pure relaxation, backyard cooking, entertaining, or just a comfortable place to sit and keep an eye on the kids - outdoor living areas are worth investing in with the help of this book.