The right patio floor will elevate your outdoor space. Choose a material that suits the style of your home, the local climate, your budget, and how much maintenance you are willing to do. From pea ...

The material you use for your backyard patio makes a difference. Many people opt for pea grave as a base, but there are a few ...

A modern style gravel garden in front of a house - U. J. Alexander/Getty Images There are many ways to use gravel in your yard, from patios and gardens to decorative borders. With all the different ...

Q. What is the difference between concrete block and poured concrete foundation walls? Which one is better? The lot I am going to build upon has a seasonably high water table. Which of the wall ...

You selected a patch of the backyard that would be perfect as an outdoor living pad. But before you roll out the barbecue and lounge chairs, plot out how you’ll walk from your home to your newfound ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 69th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

Q. I'm building a new home, and two concrete block piers toppled over when a ladder was leaned against one. The one pier crashed into the second one. Why did this happen and what could have prevented ...