Q: I have a small cemented area (ten by eight feet) outside the sliding glass doors of the home. I would like to expand it to a total size of 14 by 16 feet with brick-like blocks (15 inches by 15 ...

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 ...

You probably heard it right, but just didn't believe it. That is, when you were calling around about getting a paver patio installed and the installer said something ...

If you’re planning to build a new patio, here’s how to go about it. Measure the space where you want the patio and calculate the exact square footage. You’ll need this to order the right quantity of ...

Dear Pat: I have a small concrete patio that I would like to enlarge. I have always liked the appearance of flagstone. Do I have to remove the concrete patio first to lay the flagstone? -- Amy F. Dear ...