Paving stones are a great way to spruce up your home's outdoor areas. Here's how to use them. Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at ...

When it comes to upgrading the curb appeal or functionality of your outdoor space, few materials make as strong a visual and ...

Aside from style alone, few people know how to choose between stone, brick, or concrete pavers for their patio. But making the right estimates and consulting with pros before buying can save you both ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

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 ...

You selected a patch of the backyard that would be perfect as an outdoor living pad. But before you roll out the barbecue and lounge chairs, plot out how you’ll walk from your home to your newfound ...

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 ...