Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 69th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

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 homemade walkway made from do it yourself concrete stones adds a nice touch to this yard. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram I’m thinking back 35 years ago. The Sperry family was touring ...

The last two columns looked at several patios and walks made of stone on stone dust. This column discusses how to build them and presents a few more examples of both walks and patios. When I work with ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Finding the perfect patio table for your outdoor space can feel ...

There are many ways to drastically change the look and feel of your front and backyard without undergoing a major overhaul. A simple yet drastic upgrade is incorporating flagstone into your hardscape.

Installing a pea gravel patio at your home can be a cheaper option than pouring concrete or using concrete pavers, while still giving you a comfortable place to sit and relax. One of the most ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." But with so many wonderful patio cover ideas to choose from, how will you know where to begin? That's ...

A rustic fire pit will turn your backyard into a cozy gathering space after dark. Build a fire pit from natural or repurposed materials like brick, stone, pavers, or cast iron. Choose a round, square, ...