A flagstone walkway can be the perfect project for the DIYer because an imperfect finish can look just as good as a precision-layed professional job. It has its own character and appeal. Even if ...

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 ...

With their rugged good looks and durable surface that enhance a yard as well as a patio, stone pavers are an attractive addition to a home. Stone pavers offer a nice contrast and transition to a ...

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 ...

Pavers may be the easiest patio surface to install yourself. Pavers are set on sand or crushed concrete rather than bound with mortar. You can even lay pavers on top of your existing patio if it’s ...

When it's time to set down pavers for a path, patio, pool, or fire pit, you have a lot of choices. Heat-resistant pavers are ...

If you're rushing to remodel your backyard before summer, slow down and think carefully about what hardscape will make your yard look as if you spent a million on it even if you didn't. The hardscape ...