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Since 2008, Scott Cohen has written 10 books based on his expertise in landscape construction, landscape design, swimming pool design and construction, custom masonry, poured in place concrete pavers and kitchen counters, and construction defect inspections. His first book, Scott Cohen’s Outdoor Kitchen Design Workbook, shares his secrets for design and building the ultimate outdoor outdoor kitchen and for building cast in place concrete countertops and incorporating colored recycled glass chips and wine bottles into the counter!

He followed that up with three volumes of Pool and Spa Perspectives from his popular Fetch-A-Sketch Web site. Each volume contains 90 drawings, and each is only $24.95, or $69.99 for all three through our secure server.

Scott Cohen’s PoolScapes was originally published in 2010 in paperback and is now available on book store shelves through Schiffer Publishing as a hard cover book. It features full color photography and step by step photos and illustrations of some of his most breathtaking swimming pools and outdoor environments.

In 2011, The Big Book of BBQ Plans, Patio Covers, Pergolas, and Pavilions, and Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits were published in the Spring. The Candid Contractor, Cohen shares his construction defect inspection and expertise  as an expert witness for the California Contractor’s State Licence Board (CSLB) for over a decade. The candid contractor offers his technical expertise as well as common sense advice to contractors and homeowners who plan to improve their yard.

Petscaping™, Landscape Design For Pets was published by Schiffer Publishing in Fall 2011.
Books by Scott Cohen

Scott Cohen’s secrets for designing and building one-of-a-kind outdoor kitchens are now available . In this full color workbook, Scott Cohen walks you through planning and designing your ultimate outdoor cooking and entertaining space. Read more about Scott Cohen’s Outdoor Kitchen Design Workbook here.

 

Now you can buy the perspective drawings of the designs that made Scott Cohen one of HGTV’s favorite designers in 3 volumes of Pool and Spa Perspectives, To see the perspective drawings that are featured in the book, go to Fetch-A-Sketch.com. To buy the books, click the image on the left.

 

Scott Cohen’s PoolScapes features 25 of Scott Cohen’s most extraordinary backyards with swimming pools and spas Read more about Scott Cohen’s PoolScapes here.

 

 

The acclaimed garden designer shares his secrets for using fire to turn any patio into a warm, inviting outdoor room. From romantic stone fireplaces to crowd-pleasing fire circles, to dramatic fire bowls, torches, and troughs, you’ll find what you need to create dazzling nighttime displays in this essential 120 page volume for homeowners, outdoor designers & builders.

 

No outdoor room is complete without a bit of shelter for shade, privacy, and aesthetic appeal. Patio Covers, Pergolas, and Pavilions features 150 pages of gorgeous color photography and expert guidance to help you design a beautiful, functional structure for your backyard oasis.

 

Packed with original drawings featuring some of Cohen’s most inspired work, this resource includes detailed designs for over 60 hardworking, high-appeal outdoor kitchens. Contractors and homeowners alike will find brilliant ideas and all the specifics they need to actually bring them to life. Every page spread features a new project with expertly illustrated elevations and footprints.

 

Save thousands of dollars by avoiding the costly mistakes of others. Read about common swimming pool, landscape, and hardscape construction errors and their consequences. In this latest volume, Scott Cohen candidly shares his knowledge from more than 20 years of experience as a licensed landscape, swimming pool, and general contractor and expert witness for the California Contractor’s State Licence Board (CSLB) for over a decade. The candid contractor offers his technical expertise as well as common sense advice to contractors and homeowners who plan to improve their yard. “This book should be required reading for all home improvement contractors” -

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