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 ...

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 ...

Brick walkway or patio mortar joints need to be almost level with the brick tops to avoid water damage, as well as deter unwanted plant growth. Repairing the mortar joints between walkway or patio ...

Q: I’m thinking of having a stone or brick patio installed in my yard. What do I need to know? A: Congratulations. You’ve wisely decided against a giant slab of concrete. The freeze-and-thaw cycle of ...

There’s something soothing about brick patios and sidewalks. I learned this while installing a private backyard patio out of deep-red paving brick for my mother-in-law. Nestled under two giant maple ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aside from style alone, few people know how to choose between stone, brick, or concrete pavers for their patio. But making the ...

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 ...

Q: We bought a house that requires an immediate patio repair. The brick patio in the backyard is warped and looks like a wave ran under it. We want to replace it but don't want it to end up like this ...

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 ...

Brick veneer can give your boring steps a more interesting and stylish finish, but it's necessary to take steps to ensure ...

Dear James: I want to add a brick barbecue grill on our concrete patio. What are some basic tips for sizing, design and construction of a simple-to-build one? Designing and building one that uses ...