DEAR TIM: I’ve decided it’s time for a patio in my rear yard. After visiting a local business that sells a vast variety of patio pavers, I’m ready to start. Do you think this is a real DIY job, or am ...

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 ...

Whether you take on the task yourself or hire professionals, installing a paver patio is no easy feat. From leveling the paver base to placing the stones, it’s a long, often expensive process that can ...

Q: I've decided it's time for a patio in my backyard. After visiting a local business that sells a vast variety of patio pavers, I'm ready to start. Do you think this is a real DIY job, or am I being ...

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 ...

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 ...

Interlocking concrete pavers make it possible for even beginning do-it-yourselfers to construct patios and walkways. Concrete is more malleable than brick or stone, so it's easier to cut and fit. For ...

Dear James: I have a deck in the backyard, but I would also like to build a patio on a level area adjacent to it. I need some advice on what type of material to use for the patio and some installation ...

Although homeowners often choose a paver pattern for an outdoor patio based on aesthetic reasons alone, the pattern you choose can also affect the durability and strength of brick patio pavers as well ...

Patio spaces are great for gathering with friends and family to enjoy good weather, good food, and good company. Sometimes, though, there isn't enough seating for everyone. Seat walls, or sitting ...