Once upon a time, a concrete slab, a charcoal grill, and maybe a beer-bottle opener mounted on a nearby tree was considered a pretty fancy outdoor entertainment area. No more. These days, outdoor room ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

While stamped concrete requires far less maintenance than alternatives, some basic care keeps it looking its best. Sweep or hose down the surface regularly to remove leaves, dirt, and debris. For ...

If you ask any interior designer or landscaping architect what the secret is to an elevated space, they’ll most likely bring up the concept of contrast. It’s the seamless fusion of light and dark, ...

21 Concrete Patio Ideas to Warm Up and Elevate Your Outdoor Space originally appeared on Parade Home & Garden. A concrete patio is a popular foundation choice for many homeowners. Concrete is super ...

We built these concrete patio pavers with cedar accent decks for the shipping container house I am building out in Joshua tree CA. The sun out here in the California desert is quite harsh and I wanted ...

The definition of concrete pavers is "concrete blocks, designed to be used as outdoor flooring." If we may, we'd like to change that definition to read "concrete blocks, designed to be used as ...

When it comes to choosing between pavers vs. concrete, there are several factors for homeowners to think about before making a decision. The first (and, for many, most significant) factor to consider ...

TurnKey Paver Patios has expanded its service portfolio to include specialized outdoor systems designed for climate conditions in southeastern Louisiana. The New Orleans-based contractor now offers ...