Find out if this type of patio is the right choice for you. contrastaddict/Getty Images Designated seating areas are a crucial part of building a functional and inviting backyard. Whether that seating ...

When a patio starts to sink or separate, there's usually more than meets the eye. The early warning signs might already be hiding beneath your pavers.

If you want to use pavers to build a patio, you'll probably hear the advice that laying pavers over dirt is a mistake. It's true — you should level the ground and add sand and gravel over the dirt ...