A flagstone walkway can be the perfect project for the DIYer because an imperfect finish can look just as good as a precision-layed professional job. It has its own character and appeal. Even if ...

The sun shines through trees flanking a walkway made of pavers curves down a slight hill - Jiojio/Getty Images Hardscaping can significantly improve the value of your home. If you've got a relatively ...

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 ...

Pavers create an almost poetic space, imbuing warmth, ambiance, and charm like virtually no other material. Not just that; besides looking stylish, did you know that using pavers can increase your ...

With their rugged good looks and durable surface that enhance a yard as well as a patio, stone pavers are an attractive addition to a home. Stone pavers offer a nice contrast and transition to a ...

A brick patio can be laid over an existing concrete slab or in a sand bed. On concrete, bricks are set in ½ inch of wet mortar with ⅜- to ½-inch-wide mortar joints. You can create attractive, unique ...

If you plan ahead, you can build a patio in a weekend. At least that's what some experts say, and why not? With the advent of interlocking concrete pavers and the continuing low cost of paving brick, ...

A path is a focal point that meanders through a landscape of focal points. It starts out as the main event, but quickly relinquishes its predominance to the beauty that lies to its right and to its ...

If you're rushing to remodel your backyard before summer, slow down and think carefully about what hardscape will make your yard look as if you spent a million on it even if you didn't. The hardscape ...