Few do-it-yourself weekend projects deliver the beauty, utility, and overall satisfaction that building a brick patio does.

ASK THE BUILDER | Use a string to get the edge of the forms straight so the patio didn't look like it was being installed by a novice.

Renew an old concrete patio with decorative brick or concrete pavers. No need to tear out an ugly slab—just hide it! The post ...

Question: I am going to build a brick patio adjacent to a small fish pond in my backyard. I plan to use a gravel and sand base for the bricks. What is the easiest way to get them properly leveled? … ...

Patios, decks, walkways, and other solid activity surfaces make a backyard an oasis. But weeds sneak in, especially in ...

Dear Tim: We bought a house that requires an immediate brick patio repair. The brick patio in the back yard is very warped and looks as if a wave ran under it. We want to replace it but don’t ...