Stamped concrete patios are cost-effective, versatile, low-maintenance, and durable. The concrete can crack and the colors fade, but sealing helps. Repairs are challenging. Installation of a stamped ...

After almost 10 years of living with a utilitarian patio, we finally have a new outdoor living space. The old patio had weeds and cracks, mainly because there was no relief cuts made when it was ...

As you emerge from your home this spring and assess your outdoor space, you might find that your old concrete patio could use a little sprucing up. If you’d like a little patio refresh on a small ...

Upgrading your home’s exterior is not just about creating a beautiful first impression—it’s a strategic investment that can deliver long-term returns. Few enhancements offer as much versatility and ...

What if you could get the look of wood for a patio or pool deck, but without the work needed to keep the wood looking its best? As more homeowners focus on either creating or sprucing up their outdoor ...

As a homeowner, you've probably thought of ways to improve the aesthetic of your home that would also add value. You may have also considered upgrading your backyard space with a cost-effective ...

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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 ...

For so many of us, our home is the biggest investment we will ever possess. It’s no surprise that we look for ways to protect this investment, and add value to it, even as we increase the beauty that ...

When I think of decorative concrete, my first thought is a beautiful acid-stained, Flagstone-stamped concrete patio. This is not an article about a beautiful acid-stained, Flagstone-stamped concrete ...