Planning a new patio or walkway? Before you begin laying brick or stone, check out these inexpensive how-to books. With color photos and step-by-step instructions, they'll pave your way to success.
1. Ortho's Patio Plans
From Ortho's All About Home Improvement series, plans for 14 different patios using a variety of materials. In just 96 pages, you get an overview of the possibilities, with easy-to-follow instructions. ISBN: 0897214129
2. Walks, Walls & Patio Floors
This 96-page guide from Sunset and Southern Living has outdoor living spaces covered with lots of detail about masonry materials and techniques. ISBN: 03760170743. Complete Patio Book
From Sunset Books, this guide goes beyond patio construction. Included are plans for patio furniture, arbors, and other amenities, plus a helpful patio planning workbook. ISBN: 03760139744. Walls, Walks & Patios
Whether you're building with concrete, stone, or brick, you'll find detailed instructions here. From Creative Homeowner Press, the book includes 320 drawings and 50 full-color photographs. ISBN: 1880029979