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 ...

To show off your outdoor furniture and grill, you need an attractive and suitable surface, says Danny Lipford, host of "Today's Homeowner" who visits The Early Show to demonstrate how to lay a patio ...

Q: I’m thinking of having a stone or brick patio installed in my yard. What do I need to know? A: Congratulations. You’ve wisely decided against a giant slab of concrete. The freeze-and-thaw cycle of ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve decided it’s time for a patio in my rear yard. After visiting a local business that sells a vast variety of patio pavers, I’m ready to start. Do you think this is a real DIY job, or am ...

Dear James: My small concrete patio has some fine cracks but is overall sound. When I enlarge it with flagstone, can I put flagstone directly over the existing concrete patio? — Sophia T. Dear Sophia: ...

Garden steps can be so much more than just a way to get between different levels. There are all kinds of ideas to try that ...

Concrete Network demonstrates Butterfield Color's award winning Cut Stone Step Form Liners. This short video clip gives the basics on one method of framing and pouring with our step liners. The liners ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...