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.
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.
3. Lowe's 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.
4. 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.
