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 ...

1. You'll need to dig out only about 5 inches of soil for a patio. That's the total thickness of the concrete paver stone, the bedding sand and the crushed gravel base under the sand. 2. The finished ...

A good set of patio furniture can be seriously expensive, so it's tempting to make your own. Whether or not you'll actually ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Interior designer MaCenna Lee begins a patio transformation with a custom-built deck that sets the tone for an outdoor ...