Plastic paver patio base panels can save your back from the labor of gravel bases, but they aren't without pitfalls. Here's how to install them.

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 ...

Saltillo tile takes its name from a region in Mexico that is known for its rich clays. The combination of raw materials and a hot climate ideally suit the area to the making of handmade tiles dried in ...

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 ...

Dreaming of cozy bonfires and starlit holiday parties? You might be tempted to pour a concrete patio in winter, but the ...

If arranging an interior room is a puzzle, positioning outdoor furnishings can be like one of those irritating brainteasers with no picture to guide you. Why? Without fixed walls, halls and doorways, ...

You’ve been thinking about it for some time and you’ve finally decided to take the plunge — you’re going to build a patio or deck this summer. Luckily, the official start to the season isn’t until ...

You’ve been thinking about it for some time and you’ve finally decided to take the plunge — you’re going to build a patio or deck this summer. Luckily, the official start to the season isn’t until ...

You've been thinking about it for some time and you've finally decided to take the plunge — you're going to build a patio or deck this summer. Luckily, the official start to the season isn't until ...

You’ve been thinking about it for some time and you’ve finally decided to take the plunge — you’re going to build a patio or deck this summer. But if you want to have a space to socialize and ...