A natural stone patio is an attractive addition to any home, whether the stones are free-form or cut in rectangular pavers. The rugged good looks and durable surface of stone enhances the yard as well ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Kim: It is not difficult to build an attractive, natural-looking garden pathway yourself. Many pathway materials are available, such as bricks and special pavers, but natural stone complements a ...

The biggest benefit of laying your own patio or paving in general is also the most obvious: you get to save up to 80% on the costs of a pro job. And that’s especially true if you shop online for what ...

How much gravel (inches) should be laid as the base for a stone patio (presumably tamped down, covered by sand, tamped down, and then putting stone down)?

Pavers create an almost poetic space, imbuing warmth, ambiance, and charm like virtually no other material. Not just that; besides looking stylish, did you know that using pavers can increase your ...