Dear Pat: I am planning to add a concrete patio onto my house. Some of the neighbors' patios have settled and cracked. About how large should a patio be and are there any construction tips? -- Caren H ...

Adding a stylish new piece to your patio doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. It might take a bit of elbow grease and trip to Lowe's, though.

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With this affordable and versatile solution that can be modified to suit your aesthetic preferences, you can give your worn concrete patio a fancy makeover.

Are you looking for a patio to provide extra space in your backyard for entertaining or just hanging out? You can make one from wood, or you can simply clear out an area and cover it with gravel. If ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. sunny stamped concrete patio with red Adirondack chairs - Sheila Say/Shutterstock There are many benefits of using concrete as ...

There’s something soothing about brick patios and sidewalks, which is something I learned while installing a patio for my dear, departed mother-in-law. It was 50 years ago, before I was married, when ...