Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

The layout of your deck sleepers will depend on the layout of your decking. If you want a standard decking design — all the deck boards running one direction — all you need are rows of parallel ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The typical range for concrete patio costs is $1,760 to $4,812, with a national average of $3,274. Patio size, shape, design, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Houses are money pits. Between the taxes, the maintenance, and the repairs, it’s a wonder anyone can afford to own one. One way to ...

The concrete patio at my old house cracked a lot. I am adding one now in my newer house. Do you have some sizing guidelines and basic ...

Q. I have decided to use patio pavers to build a nice outdoor space. Installing patio pavers seems easy enough. I don't want to make a mistake, so can you tell me how to install patio pavers? What ...

A homemade walkway made from do it yourself concrete stones adds a nice touch to this yard. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram I’m thinking back 35 years ago. The Sperry family was touring ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Adding a patio to your yard gives you a custom-made area for relaxing or dining with family and friends, and it can also increase the value of your home by as much as 10 percent. There are lots of ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? My wife and I enjoy entertaining on our backyard deck, which we’ve lovingly ...

Now that summer has arrived and we're all enjoying our patios and yards more often, it's time to boost your BBQ game. You can start by building this raised patio cooler and storage bin. Brad Rodriguez ...