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A brick patio can be laid over an existing concrete slab or in a sand bed. On concrete, bricks are set in ½ inch of wet mortar with ⅜- to ½-inch-wide mortar joints. You can create attractive, unique ...

"What goes around, comes around," or so they say. Sometimes it is true, though. This once-popular home feature is now ...

New educational resource helps aggregate producers, recyclers, and construction professionals select the right gravel sizes for driveways, drainage systems, and base material applications.

Age has a way of changing things. For example, for years, the stone mosaic and flagstone-surrounded firepit patio in our back yard was a focal point for family entertaining. Then the kids grew older ...

When it comes to designing an outdoor living space, homeowners have plenty of choices to consider. Will the area serve as a place for outdoor dining, a cozy gathering spot, or even a peaceful, ...