A wood bench and a tree in a concrete pot sit on a plain concrete patio. - tete_escape/Shutterstock Basic concrete patios are just that: basic. This can be fantastic ...

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Q: I’ve decided to add a paver patio to my backyard for home entertaining, but I’m uncertain about the challenges involved. I’m also not sure if I should hire a contractor or do it myself. What do you ...

You’ve been thinking about it for some time and you’ve finally decided to take the plunge — you’re going to build a patio or deck this summer. But if you want to have a space to socialize and ...

Patios are so nice to have in your yard, creating an open and level space to set outdoor furniture and establishing a comforting area to hang around outside. Unfortunately, sometimes they don't end up ...