DEAR TIM: I’ve decided it’s time for a patio in my rear yard. After visiting a local business that sells a vast variety of patio pavers, I’m ready to start. Do you think this is a real DIY job, or am ...

A brick patio can be laid over an existing concrete slab or in a sand bed. On concrete, bricks are set in ½ inch of wet mortar with ⅜- to ½-inch-wide mortar joints. You can create attractive, unique ...

There are many ways to drastically change the look and feel of your front and backyard without undergoing a major overhaul. A simple yet drastic upgrade is incorporating flagstone into your hardscape.

By adding the 6 inches of compacted 2A modified stone, 1 inch of untamped concrete sand and the 2 ¼ inches of paver, the pavers sit ¼-inch high in the space. Thourot said 2A modified stone will ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

If you’re planning to build a new patio, here’s how to go about it. Measure the space where you want the patio and calculate the exact square footage. You’ll need this to order the right quantity of ...

Of the many problems that occur in the garden over the winter, damage to concrete, stone walks and paving stone areas can be among the most costly to repair. For our discussion, let's use "stone" to ...