Nearly 70 percent of homeowners spend more time outside after completing a landscaping project, according to a 2018 Houzz survey. While this is not a new trend, upgrading the backyard and the curb ...

DEAR JIM What do you think of building a decorative patio and walkway, with gecko-style concrete pavers, on the south side of my house to absorb the sun's heat? What construction options do I have for ...

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In this video, I will show how I created large concrete pavers for a patio area. Although it is a lot of work, doing it ...

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DEAR JIM: What do you think of building a decorative patio and walkway with gecko-style concrete pavers on the south side of my house to absorb the sun's heat? What construction options do I have for ...