After months of rain, snow or just being ignored, most patios need more than a quick dust-off before they’re ready for warmer weather. Whether you’ve got a full backyard setup or a tiny balcony, now’s ...

Many outdoor spaces require regular TLC, and the odds are, if you’ve ended up reading this guide, you want to learn how to stain a concrete patio yourslef. Most hardscapes like driveways, walkways, ...

You deserve a clean slate for the start of summer. There’s nothing like sipping lemonade or flipping burgers on your backyard patio in the warmer months. But after a long season of weather and foot ...

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 ...

Do you have a wide, unsightly crack in your concrete sidewalk, driveway or patio? The concrete may have cracked all the way through the slab, and now one piece is higher than the adjacent piece. These ...

View of a backyard with multicolor concrete tiles, planter, grey patio set, and wood cabana next to deep blue pool - Theplantedwanderer/Shutterstock Whether you're ...

With outdoor living rooms becoming the space du jour, classy concrete patio ideas are a must for a timeless look in any backyard. The beauty of a concrete patio is that it’s low-maintenance and ...

Clean the edges of the patio where you’ll later glue down the border pavers. Clean concrete means a stronger glue bond. Scrub the border area with a concrete cleaner. Any stiff brush will do, but a ...

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 ...