This brick plaza has been in service for many decades in harsh New England weather. You can build one similar to this with my help. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter There’s something ...

Few do-it-yourself weekend projects deliver the beauty, utility, and overall satisfaction that building a brick patio does.

There’s something soothing about brick patios and sidewalks, which is something I learned while installing a patio for my dear, departed mother-in-law. It was 50 years ago, before I was married ...

Use durable paving bricks to create beautiful and rustic concrete brick patios and other brick works in outdoor spaces.

If you love reading and gardening, this DIY bookend project could be the perfect fit to decorate and personalize your garden or raised beds.

Paving stones: DIY a paver patio in 6 easy steps Paving stones are a great way to spruce up your home's outdoor areas. Here's how to use them.

Are you thinking of hiring a deck builder to build a new porch or deck for your house? While it could be a good investment, it might not be the most effective expenditure. If you need to landscape ...

My son learned to walk on the last clay brick patio I built in the backyard of the stunning Queen Anne Victorian home I built there.

A concrete paver is not much different from a brick paver. The common concrete pavers used to build walkways, steps and patios are made from smaller stones, coarse sand, Portland cement and ...

Build a durable DIY brick oven, stove, grill, and smoker to start cooking and baking pizza in your backyard.

This patio was installed 45 years ago. The salvaged brick I used to build it is well over 100 years old, and it still looks to be in great shape. (Tim Carter) By Tim Carter Tribune Content Agency ...