Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

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 ...

Q. This year I plan to build a patio with precast concrete pavers. I'd like to know any tips you can share about this project. How much dirt do I need to remove? Do the pavers just go on the dirt? How ...

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 ...

If your home has a yard, then it likely has a patio or an area you could turn into a patio. Unfortunately, too many of ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

A homemade walkway made from do it yourself concrete stones adds a nice touch to this yard. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram I’m thinking back 35 years ago. The Sperry family was touring ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The biggest concern for any woodworking project should be safety—especially if you're building something that will see a lot of ...

Now that summer has arrived and we're all enjoying our patios and yards more often, it's time to boost your BBQ game. You can start by building this raised patio cooler and storage bin. Brad Rodriguez ...

Adding a patio to your yard gives you a custom-made area for relaxing or dining with family and friends, and it can also increase the value of your home by as much as 10 percent. There are lots of ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...