Juliette Wade/Getty ImagesWhen laying bricks--for instance on a brick patio --various designs, or paving patterns can be used. One of them is known as the "basket weave" pattern. Other popular brick patterns are the herringbone and running…
A Guide to Avoiding the DPC When Laying a DrivewayThe damp-proof course (DPC) of a house is of paramount importance in keeping damp at bay. If your new driveway bridges the DPC, then you could be…
David BeaulieuIt is not difficult to mix concrete, but beginners must learn to recognize when the desired consistency has been achieved. One must also learn about safety precautions and about the materials to be gathered prior…
BanksPhotos / Getty ImagesMaterials, Spreading Thinset and Setting Outdoor Patio TilesYou've chosen an outdoor patio tile, prepared the concrete slab, done a proper layout, allowed for expansion joints, and purchased the right adhesive. Now that all the prep work…
Plants can make all the difference in patio design. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images50 Outdoor Exciting, Inspiring and Amazing Patio IdeasEnhanced Outdoor Living Is Just a Great Patio AwayThe right patio will turn a garden into your own personal…
laughingmango / Getty ImagesImagine yourself relaxing in the back garden with a roaring fire in front of you. It may sound like the ultimate luxury, but you could make it happen quickly. All you have to…
An outdoor kitchen is an excellent way to entertain your family and guests, as well as throw amazing parties under open sky. The outdoor kitchen will typically have all the "fun" cooking gadgets which most people…
Shapiro DidwayHeat Up Your Outdoor WorldCarol HeffernanA fireplace extends the use of an outdoor living space from summer into all four seasons. . Unlike a fire pit, an outdoor fireplace defines your patio or deck as a…
Jon ReeceShine On: Lighting That Will Enhance Your DeckLighting can extend the use and pleasure of an outdoor deck, increase safety and security and make the space more attractive and inviting. As the sun sets, you…
Jeremy Samuelson / Getty ImagesA fire pit is a way for outdoorsy types to get some use out of the back garden during the cold winter months. At other times of the year, it also makes…