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 ...

If you're revamping your outdoor space and want a unique look, here are some nontraditional materials you can use for an ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pavestone Brick Paving, Inc. has expanded its fire pit and outdoor lighting design options for fall, giving Chicago-area ...

A gloved hand lays red bricks as pavers for a building project - Iryna Melnyk/Getty When choosing pavers to turn your dream patio into reality, you may find yourself considering brick. Brick patio ...