Paving stones are a great way to spruce up your home's outdoor areas. Here's how to use them. Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at ...

Before you can make any real progress toward building a paver patio, you must first decide where to put it. Don't have a specific spot in mind? Think about it this way: How do you intend to use the ...

If you want to use pavers to build a patio, you'll probably hear the advice that laying pavers over dirt is a mistake. It's true — you should level the ground and add sand and gravel over the dirt ...

Q: I'm planning a paver patio. Because of the harsh economy, I can't afford to hire a contractor. Will brick pavers make a durable patio, or should I choose concrete pavers? What's the difference?

Watch how we transformed a plain walkout patio into a warm, welcoming retreat using budget-friendly materials and simple DIY steps. It’s the ultimate under-deck upgrade for anyone who loves winter.

Most of us have spent more than our fair share of time in our homes this year. For those who are lucky enough to have yards and gardens, many of those hours were likely spent there, soaking up the sun ...