In the days before wood decks become as popular as they are today, the common choice for backyard retreats was the brick patio. Brick patios are still a beautiful and highly practical alternative to ...

Stamped concrete can upgrade your home's appearance and increase its value, but homeowners should be aware of potential ...

Cool concrete doesn't offer enough warmth or character for some homeowners. Instead, they are using bricks in a charming and ...

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 ...

Brick pavers and decorative concrete have been popular choices for paving projects in Michigan for many years. They both offer unique benefits and can enhance the appearance of pathways, porches, ...

This brick plaza has been in service for many decades in harsh New England weather. You can build one similar to this with my help. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter There’s something ...

There’s something soothing about brick patios and sidewalks. I learned this while installing a private backyard patio out of deep-red paving brick for my mother-in-law. Nestled under two giant maple ...

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 ...

These concrete patio ideas will help you transform what's typically seen as a backyard eyesore. Because when many people hear the words "concrete patio," they immediately picture a sad, cracked slab ...