Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A wood bench and a tree in a concrete pot sit on a plain concrete patio. - tete_escape ...

Q: I’m thinking of having a stone or brick patio installed in my yard. What do I need to know? A: Congratulations. You’ve wisely decided against a giant slab of concrete. The freeze-and-thaw cycle of ...

Q. I have a perfect spot in the back of my house for a patio. The look of real brick is very appealing to me. Is it possible for an average person to install a brick patio? What is the easiest method, ...

This brick plaza has been in service for many decades in harsh New England weather. You can build one similar to this with my help. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter There’s something ...

In the past they helped employ those left jobless by the Great Depression. Today, brick pavers are used to enhance landscape settings, garden paths, driveways and patios in both residential and ...

Q: I would love to get some ideas on how to correct our uneven brick patio. The locust tree whose roots are causing the bricks to lift is not one we would want to lose, as it is our main source of ...

Question: We bought a house that requires an immediate brick patio repair. The brick patio in the backyard is very warped and looks like a wave ran under it. We want to replace it but don’t want it to ...

Q: It's time to replace our sidewalk, and I'm leaning toward brick pavers. Before I invest the money, I'd like to know the pros and cons of this building material. What kind of pavers would you use ...