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 ...

When not secured with mortar, patio pavers must be set in a sand base over a gravel subbase. Sand provides a solid base for the pavers, and the gravel ensures good drainage. Sand-set (sometimes called ...

A homemade walkway made from do it yourself concrete stones adds a nice touch to this yard. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram I’m thinking back 35 years ago. The Sperry family was touring ...

On vacation in Southern California, I visited Huntington Gardens in Pasadena. There I saw the most unusual patio and sidewalk paving. Never before had I seen such beauty; I thought it was fake.

A good set of patio furniture can be seriously expensive, so it's tempting to make your own. Whether or not you'll actually ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...