Decks & Patios

How to make a patio or garden walkway by .laying paving slabs on dry mix for beginners. I provide step-by-step instructions with my own photos for laying the concrete paving slabs on sand to make a walkway.

In this article, I provide useful tips on solid deck stain application and preparation to make your project easier.

Save a mint and build your new porch railings yourself. It's not as hard as you might think!

This article will show you how to build your own low-cost patio using mostly recycled wood pallets.

Quick guide for installing waterproof multi-coloured LED strip lighting around decking, lawns and gardens. Tips on laying the cables and protecting electrics from the weather.

Your patio should be a pleasant space where you can stay out of the sun. This article discusses various patio shade ideas.

I purchased the Nilfisk pressure washer to clean my decking prior to re-oiling it. Now I use it to clean all manner of other items around my garden.

Polymeric sand effectively fills and interlocks joints between paving units. Read on to determine if this paver joint sand solution is the one for your next outdoor pavement project. Learn about what a polymer is, its history, and how to use this dry joint sand stabilizer.

This simple eight-step tutorial will give you all the information you need to build your own doggy patio potty on the porch of your apartment!

A screen room provides lots of outdoor living space. Check out our project to get ideas for what you might do.

Use sails to create shade and cool a sunny conservatory. They are inexpensive, stylish and easy to install.

This article will show you how to build a sturdy deck using common tools with minimal cuts and expense. Follow along for instructions, material lists, and time- and money-saving tips and tricks.

If you have a flat roof you can increase your outdoor living space with a flat roof deck.

Make your backyard deck dream a reality! The first step is to learn about the different types of decking materials available today.

Construction guidelines and tips for building a covered deck. While it does take some work, it is definitely doable.

If you have a brick paver patio and it is uneven or sloping, fix it yourself for a fraction of the cost. You don't have to be a professional to do a professional job.

Loose material is an easy-to-install alternative for a DIY home patio. This article contains both step-by-step instructions and some great examples for inspiration.

A simple patio design for a small backyard can transform your outdoor space. Create an outdoor room; start with a patio!

Learn how to build a floating deck with step-by-step instructions plus tips and tricks.

Learn how to design, estimate, and build a deck. This article includes instructions for cutting stringers to build stairs, mathematical formulas used to estimate building construction, build steps, and carpentry tricks.

Laying a flagstone paver patio is not particularly difficult, but it is hard work. This article will guide you through the process.

Here's how I built a patio cover for my own house along with pictures I took for the permit inspector to make the approval inspection go smoothly.

Have a concrete patio but want a bigger outdoor space? These DIY steps show how to extend your concrete patio with pavers.

Clean a bare cedar deck the green way: with biodegradable liquid dish soap that is flora- and fauna-friendly—safe for kids and pets, too! Just soak, scrub with a deck brush, and rinse. Works great!

Aluminum, wood, and vinyl are three popular materials for outdoor patio covers.