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 ...

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.

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 ...

People who have front-yard patios say they still have backyard decks where they do their grilling, but the front patio is for socializing with passersby, especially at the end of the work day. Credit: ...

Pavers can really elevate the aesthetic of your landscaping, and if you want them to look nicer and hold up to more stress, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Consider adding a front-yard patio … some pavers, a few plants, a couple of comfy chairs — and, voilá! — instant summer socializing. That’s the way it seems to be working in one St. Louis Park ...

Rather than pry a chipped driveway paver up with your screwdriver, try this simple method that will make it easy to pull out and prevent damage to other pavers.