There’s something soothing about brick patios and sidewalks, which is something I learned while installing a patio for my dear, departed mother-in-law. It was 50 years ago, before I was married, when ...

Of all the materials suitable for use in patio construction, brick stands out for its beauty and ease of installation. Depending on the sophistication of your design, it may be possible to build a ...

Question: I have a brick wall around my patio and I'm noticing the bricks are starting to fall apart. At first there was a white powder on the face of the bricks and then the bricks started to flake ...

A wood bench and a tree in a concrete pot sit on a plain concrete patio. - tete_escape/Shutterstock Basic concrete patios are just that: basic. This can be fantastic ...

We integrated a seating area into our pathway. Also, keep in mind that we designed this path for foot traffic and other light use. Don’t try to drive on it. Because the path is set only on sand, it ...

All brick walls, old and new, are susceptible to deterioration. Exposure to harsh weather, poor construction, and lack of maintenance can all lead to the failure of brick structures. The key to ...

Brick walls may look sturdy, strong, and ready to take on the fiercest storms that Mother Nature can conjure up, but brick construction has proven to be vulnerable during high-wind storms, especially ...