A wood bench and a tree in a concrete pot sit on a plain concrete patio. - tete_escape/Shutterstock Basic concrete patios are just that: basic. This can be fantastic ...

If your vision of a perfect homestead includes beautiful, durable all-weather pathways and patios, then it’s hard to beat concrete paving bricks. They’re easy to ...

The older you get, the more you care about 'adult' things – like receiving a new vacuum for your birthday or edging your landscape. Hey, we don't blame you. Adding the right edging to your lawn and ...

Question: I am going to build a brick patio adjacent to a small fish pond in my backyard. I plan to use a gravel and sand base for the bricks. What is the easiest way to get them properly leveled?

Contractor Jeff Goodman has built what he says is a better paver edging spike. Goodman, who installs landscaping and hardscaping such as walks and patios, got tired of dealing with brick pavers that ...

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 ...

If you read my column on a regular basis, you may recall that about two months ago I touched on the perils of using paving brick made from concrete. These pavers fade in color over time as the thin ...

Basic concrete patios are just that: basic. This can be fantastic if you just need a place for your grill and a spot to enjoy the sun. But if you're looking for inexpensive ways to cover a concrete ...