PLEASE NOTE: THAT THIS IS A SIMPLE GUIDE, TO LAYING A PATIO AND WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU CONSULT.TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:A shovelRubber malletString lineSpirit levelPointing trowelAll in ballast, building and sharp sand is available from your…
rtyree1/Getty ImagesCracks in a concrete patio are unsightly. But that's only the start of it. Cracks invite weed growth and they collect debris. Shifting soil and freeze-thaw events can turn small cracks into wider and longer cracks,…
Lisa Hallett TaylorSources for Cheap Outdoor Patio FurnitureFlickr member EthanMaybe it's time for some new outdoor furniture, but your budget won't bend. Like other potential purchases, you can work more closely toward your goal if you have…
Raymond Forbes LLC / Stocksy UnitedCreative DIY Back Garden Fire PitsDIY Inexpensive Fire PitThrifty Little MomNothing says cosy and comfortable like flames crackling in a back garden fire pit. Fire is the ultimate focal point and…
Stepping stones are part of the "floor" of this outdoor living space. Suzie Gibbons/Photolibrary/Getty ImagesWhy stay cooped up inside when you can extend the liveable portion of your property by creating outdoor living spaces? It certainly isn't…
YinYang/Getty ImagesSometimes, "stone pavers" is a term employed rather loosely. To avoid confusion, it's helpful to clarify just what they are, including the different kinds available and why they are so highly valued.What Exactly Are Stone…
Patio pavers are the easiest way to obtain a hardscaped patio without pouring a concrete slab.Chuckcollier/Getty ImagesPatios are a valuable asset to any home's property. Nothing can be better than enjoying fresh air and a beautifully landscaped garden in…
Courtyard with a pool in Marrakech, Morocco. Frank Waldecker / LOOK-foto/Getty ImagesThat Space You Walk Through Just Might be a CourtyardResidential courtyards and atriums are open-air or roofless spaces similar to patios. Traditionally, atriums are surrounded by…
Karin Merilo / EyeEm / Getty ImagesWhat They Are and Why They Make Life EasyIf you like natural building materials, then concrete pavers may be considered the "poor relation" when compared to such choices as bluestone,…
Eric Audras / Getty ImagesYou've invested in a set of outdoor wood furniture, and you want to make sure it lasts for several years. What's the best way to protect your investment from the elements? For…