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Finish your basement or deck out your garage with up-to-date advice and photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions from a trusted brand.In BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements and Garages 3rd Edition, you’ll find a deep dive into various projects that will help you make the most of your home. This new edition includes:   A new gallery of basement designs Sample floor plans for basements How to create your own full-service home workspace Newly integrated section and projects for the garage Heal cracks in your foundation wall, pest-proof your basement, install a mini-split system, and so much more. With this BLACK+DECKER title, you’ll find information on:   Basement designs and floor plans: Want to finish your basement, but don’t know where to start? Find guidance and all-new galleries of inspiration for finishes.  Installation: New in this edition, you can learn how to install a prefab straight-run staircase and use epoxy or lay rubber floor tiling to finish cement floors. You’ll also find updated sections on everything from creating office spaces to media rooms. The “ground-level basement”: More interested in creating a workshop in your garage? Well, now you can! With this specialty section and newly integrated projects and tips, you can learn the best ways to get the garage you’ve always wanted. Whether you’re already underway creating a new addition to your house or looking for a guide to get your creative juices flowing, this book is a great fit.

Plan an epic new patio, redo a current problem space, or design and install a path for any area of the yard—with up-to-date advice and photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions from a trusted brand.In BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Patios Updated 4th Edition, you’ll find a deep dive into various projects that will help you make the most of your outdoors areas:  Effective Patio EdgingBrick and Cobblestone Paver PatiosMortared Patios with Lasting AppealDurable Concrete Slab PatiosLoose Fill Patio with a Fire PitAttractive Sandset Brick, Poured Concrete, Mortared Brick, and Flagstone WalkwaysRubber Tile PatiosA Comprehensive Guide to Permeable Subbases and Composite Permeable PaversIn addition to the hardworking patio and path projects that made the original edition a top-seller in the category, this new edition includes:  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.If you’re seeking inspiration and guidance to kick-start your patio project or you’re looking for the perfect path or patio makeover to elevate your space from good to great, BLACK+DECKER has it covered.