There’s something soothing about brick patios and sidewalks. I learned this while installing a private backyard patio out of deep-red paving brick for my mother-in-law. Nestled under two giant maple ...

Question: I am going to build a brick patio adjacent to a small fish pond in my backyard. I plan to use a gravel and sand base for the bricks. What is the easiest way to get them properly leveled?

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When is the right time to repair a concrete walkway or patio? A recent HelloNation article featuring Alan Williams of A. W. Masonry & Restoration in ...

This elegant gravel patio from @distinctivedesignnj features pea gravel and is surrounded by rows of formal hedges. The blooms, greenery and bordering grass give the patio an elevated look that would ...

Repairing joints and cracks in an existing stone patio or walkway is easy with a good quality polymeric jointing sand. Polymeric sand is made from sand particles and adhesive binders to create a ...

Although concrete lasts a long time — creating durable patios, driveways, roads, and foundations for houses — the production of concrete takes a lot of energy. And that’s not the only problem with ...

Homeowners who install their own pavers can save a considerable amount of money. Because installing paving stones can be labor-intensive, landscape contractors may charge a premium for installation.

Dear Pat: I am going to build a brick patio adjacent to a small fishpond in my backyard. I plan to use a gravel and sand base for the bricks. What is the easiest way to get them properly leveled? -- ...

SANTA CRUZ — After months of back and forth, a Santa Cruz Superior Court judge finalized his ruling this month in favor of securing Rio Del Mar private owners’ rights to a beachside walkway. Judge ...