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 ...

A paver patio can transform your backyard into an elevated outdoor oasis, so whether you want to create a cozy outdoor living area for your family or a spacious entertainment spot for hosting guests, ...

My wife is begging me to install a patio. She hates interlocking cast concrete brick; it seems to lose its luster and color in a few years. Plus, it looks too perfect, she says. She wants me to create ...

For many of us, our patios are the central hub of our backyards – it's where we entertain loved ones, cook alfresco, and soak up the sun's rays. Giving it a luxurious look will make it more enjoyable ...

If your home has a yard, then it likely has a patio or an area you could turn into a patio. Unfortunately, too many of us leave our outdoor living spaces bare, undecorated, and uninviting. People ...

A few small touches are all it takes to turn a patio from a bare spot in the yard to a comfortable, private retreat from reality. These ideas can help you maximize what you already have to create a ...

It’s no secret that a beautiful patio or terrace can bring the serenity of a resort atmosphere to your own backyard—not to mention the opportunities it offers for alfresco entertaining throughout the ...

Although pavers and gravel are what most homeowners use to create their patio spaces, here's another idea that will give the ...

There’s something undeniably appealing about a well-designed outdoor space. It doesn’t matter if you’re working with a sprawling backyard or a modest balcony. With the right touches, it can change ...