Images by barbara / E+ / Getty ImagesConcrete patios and driveways are practical, affordable, and durable. With design innovations like adding colour stains, stamping, and sealers, concrete is no longer just a hard, dull grey surface and has…
Spaces Images/Blend Images/Getty ImagesDefining Back Graden Spaces and RoomsShould you build a patio or deck in your garden? How do you know which one is right for you, your lifestyle and your outdoor living space? And…
A chimenea on a patio in Surrey, Great Britain. Claire Takacs/Getty ImagesHeat Up the Patio With a Portable FireplaceChimeneas are those charming, hand-decorated terracotta outdoor fireplaces you see for sale at patio stores, marketplaces, and tourist sites in Mexico…
Simon Battensby/Photographer's Choice RF/Getty ImagesThere is a very simple way to figure out how much concrete you need when pouring concrete. Like many construction materials, concrete is measured and sold in cubic yards. In the construction…
Brown Jordan iconic Kantan set. Brown JordanThe Ultimate Guide to Patio Furniture: Brands, Styles and MaterialsKnow What It's Made of Before You BuyNot all patio furniture is made alike. Depending on your preference, you can buy new or…
Scott Van Dyke/Getty ImagesLearning how to build a concrete patio could be a great boon for your garden. Properly made, these structures are durable and, with some landscaping imagination, can complement a garden, a house entrance, or…
Craig Veltri/Getty ImagesRetaining Wall Blocks Make This Job EasyA retaining wall operates quite differently from other exterior walls. If you just want a wall to mark property lines or to keep in livestock, pets, or children, nothing is…
Gvoic_M / Getty Images After working in the garden or exercising, what could be more pleasurable than taking a hot outdoor shower? Outdoor showering is a singular luxury that allows a slow transition from the activities…
Formal garden with beautiful lush plants and colourful red Hawaiian Anthurium flowers. Getty ImagesDesigning with BrickA home's living space is increased when a patio is added. It can become an outdoor room, a kitchen and dining area, or…
TimAbramowitz / Getty ImagesBricks can be laid in a variety of different patterns. The pattern is strictly for looks, and the brick surface will perform the same regardless of the pattern. For beginners, it makes sense to…