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The concrete patio at my old house cracked a lot. I am adding one now in my newer house. Do you have some sizing guidelines and basic ...

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 ...

Spacious patio with patio furniture placed on it. - Joanne Dale/Getty Images There are plenty of reasons why a homeowner might want to build a patio in their backyard or off the side of their home. It ...

There are plenty of reasons why a homeowner might want to build a patio in their backyard or off the side of their home. It's a sturdy, even space where you can set out some chairs to kick back, relax ...