A gravel patio is decorated with wooden pergola, a table, and white chairs - Gcshutter/Getty Images But do gravel patios truly deliver the biggest bang for their pebbles or are they a mere ...

Installing a pea gravel patio at your home can be a cheaper option than pouring concrete or using concrete pavers, while ...

The choice between constructing a deck or a patio in a homeowner’s outdoor space often hinges on a variety of factors, not the least of which is the associated cost. Both options provide distinct ...

A traditional flagstone patio can be a great addition to just about anybody's yard. The material is attractive and durable, and nicely complements a wide range of other landscaping features. Many ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 69th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

You’ve heard of landscaping. How about hardscaping? Hardscapes are the man-made features that bring form and function to our landscapes, providing a contrast to living elements such as plants, trees ...

1. You'll need to dig out only about 5 inches of soil for a patio. That's the total thickness of the concrete paver stone, the bedding sand and the crushed gravel base under the sand. 2. The finished ...

The right patio floor will elevate your outdoor space. Choose a material that suits the style of your home, the local climate, your budget, and how much maintenance you are willing to do. From pea ...

You selected a patch of the backyard that would be perfect as an outdoor living pad. But before you roll out the barbecue and lounge chairs, plot out how you’ll walk from your home to your newfound ...

Home-built patios can have a professional appearance and flair by using a well-tested system of building on a sand base and by using attractive paving products sold at many home centers and ...