• Effective Patio Edging
• Brick and Cobblestone Paver Patios
• Mortared Patios with Lasting Appeal
• Durable Concrete Slab Patios
• Loose Fill Patio with a Fire Pit
• Attractive Sandset Brick, Poured Concrete, Mortared Brick, and Flagstone Walkways
• Rubber Tile Patios
• A Comprehensive Guide to Permeable Subbases and Composite Permeable Pavers

• Illuminating your outdoor space with Hardwired Landscape Lighting to define various areas, from cozy conversation spots to poolside surroundings.
• Installing a Shade Sail to provide ample shade, ensuring you’re always comfortable, even when standard umbrellas fall short.
• A versatile Custom Wooden Bar, adaptable to your preferred style, whether it’s tiki or traditional.
• A DIY-friendly Stacked Stone Outdoor Kitchen for those who prefer crafting their own culinary oasis.
• A Privacy Screen Planter to create a buffer from neighbors or carve out a secluded area within your space.
• Fresh galleries for endless inspiration when you need it the most.

The Editors of Cool Springs Press have produced the highest quality DIY home improvement books for more than 30 years. In conjunction with the experts at BLACK+DECKER™ they have combined resources to create more than 200 home improvement titles that provide consumers and weekend DIYers with the information they need to get the job done right. Their books have set the standard for do-it-yourself publishing, featuring clear, professional photography and concise step-by-step instructions that get straight to the point. View our full catalog at quarto.com.

Chris Peterson is a veteran home improvement and design author. Among the many books he has written are Barndominiums, 5-Gallon Bucket Book, Building with Secondhand Stuff, Manskills, four books in the Ideas You Can Use series, and many books in Cool Springs Press’s BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide series. He has also co-authored numerous home design books with noted media celebrities. He lives in Ashland, Oregon.