My wife is begging me to install a patio. She hates interlocking cast concrete brick; it seems to lose its luster and color in a few years. Plus, it looks too perfect, she says. She wants me to create ...

This brick plaza has been in service for many decades in harsh New England weather. You can build one similar to this with my help. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter There’s something ...

In the days before wood decks become as popular as they are today, the common choice for backyard retreats was the brick patio. Brick patios are still a beautiful and highly practical alternative to ...

When choosing pavers to turn your dream patio into reality, you may find yourself considering brick. Brick patio pavers offer various benefits, blending functionality with ease of maintenance. And ...

There’s something soothing about brick patios and sidewalks, which is something I learned while installing a patio for my dear, departed mother-in-law. It was 50 years ago, before I was married, when ...

Cool concrete doesn't offer enough warmth or character for some homeowners. Instead, they are using bricks in a charming and classic way for yard projects.

If your vision of a perfect homestead includes beautiful, durable all-weather pathways and patios, then it’s hard to beat concrete paving bricks. They’re easy to ...

Q: We bought a house that requires an immediate patio repair. The brick patio in the backyard is warped and looks like a wave ran under it. We want to replace it but don't want it to end up like this ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Brick pavers are beautiful. They have that old-timey look that can add instant charm to an outdoor space. But between the materials and labor ...

Brick walkway or patio mortar joints need to be almost level with the brick tops to avoid water damage, as well as deter unwanted plant growth. Repairing the mortar joints between walkway or patio ...

There’s something soothing about brick patios and sidewalks. I learned this while installing a private backyard patio out of deep-red paving brick for my mother-in-law. Nestled under two giant maple ...

Dear Tim: I have a lovely brick patio that has mortar between the brick. After pressure-washing it this past weekend, I noticed several locations where the mortar has disintegrated. Most of the mortar ...