Are you looking for a patio to provide extra space in your backyard for entertaining or just hanging out? You can make one from wood, or you can simply clear out an area and cover it with gravel. If ...

The biggest concern for any woodworking project should be safety—especially if you're building something that will see a lot of foot traffic like a patio or walkway. To build something that is ...

The centerpiece of any backyard is a beautiful and vibrant patio. It seamlessly extends the interior home living space to an adjacent outdoor area where families and guests can enjoy each other’s ...

With just a few style updates, a concrete patio can quickly become your favorite spot to wind down. From adding potted plants to creating cut-out pathways, there are myriad ways to experiment with ...

Presenting a decorative concrete seminar at a central Wisconsin home show in the spring of 2011 was the catalyst that brought together Judah Haas, president of Alchemy Concrete, Inc., Nelsonville, Wis ...

Stamped concrete patios are cost-effective, versatile, low-maintenance, and durable. The concrete can crack and the colors fade, but sealing helps. Repairs are challenging. Installation of a stamped ...

Q: My shady back yard could not support a ground cover, so I installed a concrete patio, poured in four sections, about 15 years ago. It is in great shape and appears to be stable, without any ...

Q: We are getting bids for an addition to our 2007 home. I was asking for anything but concrete on the patio as the current patio is awful. Cracks everywhere started 18 months after we moved in. They ...