Paving stones are a great way to spruce up your home's outdoor areas. Here's how to use them. Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at ...

A patio can be a major upgrade to your outdoor space, but if you don't properly budget before starting your DIY project, you ...

Pavers are a game-changer for anyone looking to elevate their outdoor spaces with minimal effort and maximum impact. These versatile, durable, and visually appealing materials can instantly transform ...

If you want to use pavers to build a patio, you'll probably hear the advice that laying pavers over dirt is a mistake. It's true — you should level the ground and add sand and gravel over the dirt ...

Pavers offer an affordable, attractive, low-maintenance option for hardscape areas in your backyard. When you settle on a paver project that will instantly elevate your yard, your next decision is ...

Q: I've decided it's time for a patio in my backyard. After visiting a local business that sells a vast variety of patio pavers, I'm ready to start. Do you think this is a real DIY job, or am I being ...

A close up of a brick paved patio - Idayuningsih/Shutterstock Paver block patios can look incredibly elegant when they're new, but if they've started to sink, that ...

Q: I’ve decided to add a paver patio to my backyard for home entertaining, but I’m uncertain about the challenges involved. I’m also not sure if I should hire a contractor or do it myself. What do you ...

Most of us have spent more than our fair share of time in our homes this year. For those who are lucky enough to have yards and gardens, many of those hours were likely spent there, soaking up the sun ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...