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, and, depending on the size, 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 ...

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 ...

Of 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 brick ...

Q. I am in the process of installing a brick patio around a pool. The brick needs to be placed on compacted gravel, upon which I then place a 2-inch layer of sand. The sand must be smooth and even so ...

So, last winter we ended up ripping up all of the plants in our landscaping because our dog had destroyed most of it already. Since then we've just had large piles of dirt for "landscaping." Well, we ...

Q: My wife is begging me to install a brick patio that looks like it's been down for 50 or more years. How can I do that? What's the magic? I'm not very skilled and the method needs to be pretty ...

One of the nicest additions to a home is a patio that extends living space to the outdoors, and one made of bricks adds a touch of class with its traditional appeal and appearance. Today you’ll find a ...

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, ...

DEAR TIM: My wife is begging me to install a patio. She hates interlocking cast concrete brick; it seems to lose its luster and color in a few years. Plus, it looks too perfect, she says. She wants me ...

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 ...