- Decks: Planning, Designing, Building
- Building a deck can be a great summer project. This book includes step-by-step color photos and directions for even the novice builder.
Summer Project Time
The long days of summer are perfect for tackling those projects that have been put off. Need some tips on how to make a vision become reality? Make use of the expert help available through the library with books, magazines, DVDs and web resources. The price is perfect - it's free!
Suggested catalog searches
- decorating
- furniture
- gardening
- get organized
- home decorating
- home improvement
- home repair
- horticulture (magazine)
- interior design
- organic gardening (magazine)
- remodeling (magazine)
- woodworking
Subject research guides (created by PCC Librarians)
- Building Construction
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Includes information about Oregon building codes, construction safety and health, sustainable building techniques, an "Inspector" game and much more.
- Landscape Technology
- Includes recommended books, websites, journals, and videos about landscape design, gardening, plants, decks, power tools and more.
Recommended websites
- b4ubuild.com
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A good source of information for residential construction, custom home building, and remodeling projects.
- DIY Network: Home Improvement
- Find step-by-step advice from experts in home improvement and remodeling.
- Gardening - Oregon State University Extension Service
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Features gardening tips, guides and handbooks, insect management tips, information on plant diseases and sustainable gardening ideas.
- Find How
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Whatever the summer project may be, find basic "how-to" information.
- Garden Smart Oregon
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From Oregon Public Broadcasting, this 29-page resource covers the selection of non-invasive plants for gardens.
- Landscape Design Site
- This is a do-it-yourself site with design aids, landscape planning information, information on plants, lawn and yard care, gardens and more.
- eHow Home
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Watch videos on gardening and plant basics, landscaping, interior design, and home improvement.
- National Gardening Association - How-To Projects
- Get step-by-step directions for gardening techniques such as how to train a climbing rose, how to plant a child-friendly garden, and how to make a raised-bed garden.
- Simple Home Repairs: Exterior Painting
- Features a checklist of supplies, how to prepare the surface, and step-by-step instructions for applying the paint.