National studies show that people of the Midwest spend more on outdoor living products than people in any other area of the country, said Mike Haumersen, outdoor living specialist with Belgard ...

New products are constantly being introduced by the home improvement industry. If you’ve been around long enough, you can spot ones that have lots of sizzle but most likely won’t stand the test of ...

Q: I've decided it's time for a patio in my backyard. 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 I being ...

The typical cost range for paver patio installation is $2,400 to $7,000, with a national average of $3,400. The most significant cost factors for installing a paver patio are size and design, stone ...

When a patio starts to sink or separate, there's usually more than meets the eye. The early warning signs might already be ...

Is it dull and uninspiring, or welcoming and stylish? One luxurious, yet straightforward upgrade might be right under you.

Purists say nothing is as beautiful for a hardscape project as natural stone. Patios floors, walkways and garden walls take on a classic, timeless beauty when enhanced with natural stone. But as ...

Q: I love the look of colored brick for paving, including my driveway, sidewalks and patio. I’ve started to pay attention to older installations of colored concrete paving brick, and many look faded.

The redesign of Nicollet Mall reflects the changing goals of Minneapolis’ downtown interests, to create a “consistently compelling urban experience” on the street level to attract people out of the ...

A close up of a brick paved patio - Idayuningsih/Shutterstock Paver block patios can look incredibly elegant when they're new, but if they've started to sink, that ...

All year, I’ve been battling the small forest sprouting between the pavers on our patio. The thick stone slabs sit too close together for me to properly dig out the deep taproots of dandelions and ...

This is my own front sidewalk. The brick pavers are fading. The brick I’m pointing to is sitting on top of the others. It’s original and has never been exposed to the weather. Look at what happens ...