A patio can be a major upgrade to your outdoor space, but if you don't properly budget before starting your DIY project, you ...

The material you use for your backyard patio makes a difference. Many people opt for pea grave as a base, but there are a few ...

A homemade walkway made from do it yourself concrete stones adds a nice touch to this yard. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram I’m thinking back 35 years ago. The Sperry family was touring ...

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 ...

The last two columns looked at several patios and walks made of stone on stone dust. This column discusses how to build them and presents a few more examples of both walks and patios. When I work with ...

Just because your patio is petite doesn’t mean you can’t decorate it in a beautiful, welcoming way. Smart design solutions, such as creating a vertical garden or adding a striking umbrella, can make ...