Front-porch entertaining is making a comeback in America's neighborhoods, thanks to homeowners' renewed interest in beautifying the front entries of their homes. The days of uninspired concrete front ...

A paver patio gives your outdoor space a solid, ground-level foundation and a natural, organic look. It's also a versatile approach, with a paver style for almost every aesthetic, from asymmetrical ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aside from style alone, few people know how to choose between stone, brick, or concrete pavers for their patio. But making the ...

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — Want to make your neighborhood friendlier? Consider adding a front-yard patio … some pavers, a few plants, a couple of comfy chairs — and, voilà! — instant summer socializing.

A paver patio can transform your backyard into an elevated outdoor oasis, so whether you want to create a cozy outdoor living area for your family or a spacious entertainment spot for hosting guests, ...

Q: We plan to build a patio. I prefer interlocking pavers, but my wife wants to use concrete. I know concrete is much faster, but I think the pavers will look better. How hard is it to install the ...

Paving stones are a great way to spruce up your home's outdoor areas. Here's how to use them. Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at ...

Bobbi Deeney, left, and Beth Gunderson with their dogs, Oliver and Nelson, on the patio in front of Deeney’s house in the Minikahda Vista neighborhood of St. Louis Park, Minn. Jeff Wheeler/Minneapolis ...

Remove furniture, plants and all other objects from the patio. “Sweep off your paver patio to remove dirt, debris and leaf buildup,” Raboine says. Remove weeds from between pavers with a weeding tool.