Outdoor living is always a lot more fun when your favorite easy chair doesn’t sink into a wet lawn. That’s where a patio comes in handy. It not only acts as a solid base for furniture, but it can also ...

21 Concrete Patio Ideas to Warm Up and Elevate Your Outdoor Space originally appeared on Parade Home & Garden. A concrete patio is a popular foundation choice for many homeowners. Concrete is super ...

DEAR JIM What do you think of building a decorative patio and walkway, with gecko-style concrete pavers, on the south side of my house to absorb the sun's heat? What construction options do I have for ...

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Q: I'm planning a paver patio. Because of the harsh economy, I can't afford to hire a contractor. Will brick pavers make a durable patio, or should I choose concrete pavers? What's the difference?

Q: We plan to build a patio. I prefer interlocking pavers, but my wife wants to use concrete. I know concrete is much faster, but I think the pavers will look better. How hard is it to install the ...

QDEAR TIM: I'm planning a paver patio and want to be ready to go when the weather is favorable. I can't afford to hire a contractor. Will brick pavers make a durable patio, or should I lean toward ...

Q. Pavers are top on my mind. I'm planning a paver patio and want to be ready to go when the weather is favorable. Because of the harsh economy, I can't afford to hire a contractor. Will brick pavers ...

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Dear Tim: My wife and I have an outdoor patio with colored precast concrete paving blocks. It doesn’t take long each year for black mold and mildew to start growing on it. We also have an issue with ...

A concrete patio is a popular foundation choice for many homeowners. Concrete is super durable and easily defines a gathering spot for the backyard. The only downside is that a cement slab can look ...