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 ...

Paving stones are a great way to spruce up your home's outdoor areas. Here's how to use them. Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at ...

In this video, I will show how I created large concrete pavers for a patio area. Although it is a lot of work, doing it yourself is cheaper than hiring a pro. **Quick Overview of the concrete slabs:** ...

Q: I've decided it's time for a patio in my backyard. After visiting a local business that sells a vast variety of patio pavers, I'm ready to start. Do you think this is a real DIY job, or am I being ...

Clean the edges of the patio where you’ll later glue down the border pavers. Clean concrete means a stronger glue bond. Scrub the border area with a concrete cleaner. Any stiff brush will do, but a ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve decided it’s time for a patio in my rear yard. After visiting a local business that sells a vast variety of patio pavers, I’m ready to start. Do you think this is a real DIY job, or am ...

Whether you take on the task yourself or hire professionals, installing a paver patio is no easy feat. From leveling the paver base to placing the stones, it’s a long, often expensive process that can ...

Find out if this type of patio is the right choice for you. contrastaddict/Getty Images Designated seating areas are a crucial part of building a functional and inviting backyard. Whether that seating ...

This patio paver job is being done by a 65-year-old man. If he can do it with no helpers, so can you! (Courtesy of Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter I’ve decided it’s time for a patio in my rear ...