Q. Pavers are top on my mind. I'm planning a paver patio and want to be ready to go when the weather is favorable. Because of the harsh economy, I can't afford to hire a contractor. Will brick pavers ...

A brick patio can be laid over an existing concrete slab or in a sand bed. On concrete, bricks are set in ½ inch of wet mortar with ⅜- to ½-inch-wide mortar joints. You can create attractive, unique ...

If you plan ahead, you can build a patio in a weekend. At least that's what some experts say, and why not? With the advent of interlocking concrete pavers and the continuing low cost of paving brick, ...

You may think brick garden borders are for more traditional gardens, but brick edging is actually pretty versatile and is a stylish way to enhance your garden's appearance and functionality. Whether ...

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 may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bricks have so many uses around the home for those with the tools and DIY know-how to get the most out of them. What's more, some suppliers ...

Over recent decades everything to do with construction has been improved to enable the builder to increase the speed of construction, that is, everything except bricklaying. Conventional masonry ...