--- product_id: 1466887 title: "Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Decks: Updated 4th Edition, Includes the Newest Products & Fasteners, Add an Outdoor Kitchen" brand: "editors of creative publishing international" price: "₱4536" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1466887-black-and-decker-the-complete-guide-to-decks-updated-4th store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Decks: Updated 4th Edition, Includes the Newest Products & Fasteners, Add an Outdoor Kitchen **Brand:** editors of creative publishing international **Price:** ₱4536 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Decks: Updated 4th Edition, Includes the Newest Products & Fasteners, Add an Outdoor Kitchen by editors of creative publishing international - **How much does it cost?** ₱4536 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1466887-black-and-decker-the-complete-guide-to-decks-updated-4th) ## Best For - editors of creative publishing international enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted editors of creative publishing international brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Decks: Updated 4th Edition, Includes the Newest Products & Fasteners, Add an Outdoor Kitchen (Black & Decker Complete Guide) ## Images ![Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Decks: Updated 4th Edition, Includes the Newest Products & Fasteners, Add an Outdoor Kitchen - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91aYvOD2KCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful book *by D***D on Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2022* I like this deck book, because I shouldn't need anything else to build the deck that I want. It has lots of pictures and lots of examples to help you understand how to build a deck. 318 pages of good information. ### ⭐⭐⭐ good info, but inconsistencies and unanswered (obvious) questions *by T***4 on Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2010* First I should admit that I have only read part of this book. But those first 80 pages or so I have reread 2 or three times.There is a lot of information that is new to me, especially being I have never built a deck. The problems is that I have found several examples in only the first 40 pages that either raise questions because they contradict themselves, or they fail to address the question that any reasonable person would ask and that the text, as presented beg as a question:1) On page 20 they say 1/2 inch lag screws can be used to make the ledger connection to the rim joist of the structure. Then on pgs 41 and 42 the book talks about using 3/8 inch lag screws. I can see that you probably would just go with the larger 1/2 inch to be safe, but why the inconsistency?2) Page 40 says to drill pairs of holes spaced every 2 feet. But if you look at page 20 it shows the holes staggered instead of being lined up. Maybe this doesn't matter but then again maybe it does.3) You are told on page 20 that if the ledger is anchored to a block wall that the blocks must be filled with concrete or grout. Then when we're given an example of hooking a ledger to a block wall on pages 41 and 42, I guess it is assumed that the blocks are filled or solid through and through. I think it would be a reasonable question to ask "how do you check to see if the blocks are filled, and if they aren't how do you fill them?" Maybe that is unreasonable to ask I will grant you, but I don't think so.This is only part of the book, as I have said. Maybe the rest will be not contain any ambiguities. And maybe some of these points aren't important. But if that is true then how in the world can a novice be expected to decipher which are and which aren't. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Good Book *by D***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2008* I have purchased several books from Black & Decker, from plumbing to electrical. They are very good. What I like about the Black & Decker books is their ability to place a lot of pictures into their books. You know the old saying "A picture says a thousand words." There were clear and concise directions for simple and complex deck projects. I will say that if you don't have some basic building skills, you could become frustrated in the middle of your project. Remember, many of these 'How To" books go on the premise that the builder is working with perfectly straight lumber. A case in point; as I was building my deck, I had to make small notches along many of my floor joists that rested on the support beam in order to keep the top layers level for the boards that would be placed on top. Why? Because the 4 X 6 support beam had a slight crown, as well as the 2 X 8 joists. If you are inexperienced, buy the book, read the section you are going to use throughly, ask questions, and take it real slow-You can do it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1466887-black-and-decker-the-complete-guide-to-decks-updated-4th](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1466887-black-and-decker-the-complete-guide-to-decks-updated-4th) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*