Nearly 70 percent of homeowners spend more time outside after completing a landscaping project, according to a 2018 Houzz survey. While this is not a new trend, upgrading the backyard and the curb ...

Outdoor living is always a lot more fun when your favorite easy chair doesn’t sink into a wet lawn. That’s where a patio comes in handy. It not only acts as a solid base for furniture, but it can also ...

In this video, I will show how I created large concrete pavers for a patio area. Although it is a lot of work, doing it ...

Aside from style alone, few people know how to choose between stone, brick, or concrete pavers for their patio. But making the right estimates and consulting with pros before buying can save you both ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Brett Hanson wanted the “look of an old European courtyard” in his backyard. So instead of putting in a concrete slab, the paver distributor hired a landscape designer to create an ...

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 ...

New products are constantly being introduced by the home improvement industry. If you’ve been around long enough, you can spot ones that have lots of sizzle but most likely won’t stand the test of ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...