Before you can make any real progress toward building a paver patio, you must first decide where to put it. Don't have a specific spot in mind? Think about it this way: How do you intend to use the ...

Q. This year I plan to build a patio with precast concrete pavers. I'd like to know any tips you can share about this project. How much dirt do I need to remove? Do the pavers just go on the dirt? How ...

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 ...

As the natural extension of a home’s interior, making sure the backyard is an attractive and functional exterior space for entertaining family and friends is important to many homeowners. Described by ...

Mark builds a paver patio; Jenn talks outdoor kitchens; Tom and Kevin build a shoe rack. Mark McCullough helps an expecting couple install a concrete paver patio; Jenn Nawada discusses the common ...

The typical cost range for paver patio installation is $2,400 to $7,000, with a national average of $3,400. The most significant cost factors for installing a paver patio are size and design, stone ...

There are plenty of reasons why a homeowner might want to build a patio in their backyard or off the side of their home. It's a sturdy, even space where you can set out some chairs to kick back, relax ...

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 ...