So what exactly is urbanite? Answer: Broken pieces of concrete slabs. Yes, somebody named this cheap and useful material so coveted in haute green design. Considering the environmental benefits of ...

With the arrival of spring, we're ready to venture back into our gardens and embrace outdoor living for the foreseeable (weather permitting, of course). The patio usually becomes the setting for the ...

A traditional flagstone patio can be a great addition to just about anybody's yard. The material is attractive and durable, and nicely complements a wide range of other landscaping features. Many ...

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 ...

Dear James: My small concrete patio has some fine cracks but is overall sound. When I enlarge it with flagstone, can I put flagstone directly over the existing concrete patio? — Sophia T. Dear Sophia: ...

A flagstone patio will give your outdoor space an inviting feel. This natural stone comes in a variety of colors, from cool blues and grays to warm earth tones such as rust and brown to complement a ...

Age has a way of changing things. For example, for years, the stone mosaic and flagstone-surrounded firepit patio in our back yard was a focal point for family entertaining. Then the kids grew older ...