Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Choose an area of your property that is easily accessible from the house. Make sure the chosen area is relatively flat, with a ...

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, which is something I learned while installing a patio for my dear, departed mother-in-law. It was 50 years ago, before I was married, when ...

This brick patio from @williamshousellc was constructed with antique, reclaimed brick. Reclaimed brick is not only a great way to reduce your carbon footprint but also has a gorgeous, weathered patina ...

If you read my column on a regular basis, you may recall that about two months ago I touched on the perils of using paving brick made from concrete. These pavers fade in color over time as the thin ...

Dear Pat: I am going to build a brick patio adjacent to a small fishpond in my backyard. I plan to use a gravel and sand base for the bricks. What is the easiest way to get them properly leveled? -- ...

Brick, stone, and slate are just some of the options for a paver patio that can be used to carry a home’s design into the backyard. According to Angi and HomeAdvisor, homeowners can expect to pay an ...

After installing new patio pavers, you hope your investment will last. If you go with clay bricks, know that they should last ...

Concrete patios are affordable, but they're also pretty high-maintenance. Instead, clad your patio in an ancient material ...