Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

On average, the cost to build a deck is about $7,900, while a patio can cost approximately $3,800. When considering a patio, homeowners will find that their choice of material influences the overall ...

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 ...

Houses are money pits. Between the taxes, the maintenance, and the repairs, it’s a wonder anyone can afford to own one. One way to save money on home-related expenses is to take on some home repair ...

If you own a home, you have more than likely thought about what a great addition a patio would be to your yard. Not only that, but since it is a relatively inexpensive way to create an outdoor living ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

If you're a homeowner with nothing special outside your back door, you've probably felt the pang of patio or deck envy. You go to a friend's house, and he has an incredible layout in his backyard.

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 ...

1. You'll need to dig out only about 5 inches of soil for a patio. That's the total thickness of the concrete paver stone, the bedding sand and the crushed gravel base under the sand. 2. The finished ...

For about 6,000 years, builders have been using ceramic tile outdoors—on buildings, walkways, and even streets. Not only does tile offer a range of colors and designs unmatched by any other material, ...

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, when ...