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 ...

There are many ways to drastically change the look and feel of your front and backyard without undergoing a major overhaul. A simple yet drastic upgrade is incorporating flagstone into your hardscape.

How much gravel (inches) should be laid as the base for a stone patio (presumably tamped down, covered by sand, tamped down, and then putting stone down)?

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 ...

A natural stone patio is an attractive addition to any home, whether the stones are free-form or cut in rectangular pavers. The rugged good looks and durable surface of stone enhances the yard as well ...

Dear Pat: I have a small concrete patio that I would like to enlarge. I have always liked the appearance of flagstone. Do I have to remove the concrete patio first to lay the flagstone? -- Amy F. Dear ...

Q: I have a small cemented area (ten by eight feet) outside the sliding glass doors of the home. I would like to expand it to a total size of 14 by 16 feet with brick-like blocks (15 inches by 15 ...

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 ...