We built these concrete patio pavers with cedar accent decks for the shipping container house I am building out in Joshua tree CA. The sun out here in the California desert is quite harsh and I wanted ...

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 ...

It’s your call: For the same price, you can have a pool deck of brick paving stones or one of concrete. What would you do? Do being the key word here, because if you choose the brick pavers you have ...

Ready to build the patio of your dreams? Before you grab the shovel, find out if you'll need a permit - or just a free ...

Q. Our pool and deck are 15 years old. The pool needs to be refinished, and the deck has hairline cracks. Five years ago, we had an acrylic texture and paint put over the Kool Deck. What are the ...

Outdoor living spaces have become sought-after commodities among homeowners. A 2022 survey of homeowners conducted by the New Home Trends Institute found that open yards are less appealing to home ...

Pavers are durable and versatile — there are many paver projects you can do to spruce up your home, from a stylish paver walkway project to a stunning backyard patio. When properly installed, pavers ...

If you're a homeowner with nothing special outside your back door, you've probably felt the pang of patio or deck envy. You go to a friend's house, and he has an incredible layout in his backyard.