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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 ...
When installed correctly, brick pavers create a clean edge around your garden beds that lasts for years. In addition to ...
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How to Install Pavers Over a Concrete Patio

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?
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 want it ...
A narrow herb border positioned against a south-facing wall is finished with a neat brick edge. Credit: Photo: Marianne Majerus 1 Choose a sunny location with good drainage. Measure out a plot 80in x ...