A traditional flagstone patio can be a great addition to just about anybody's yard. The material is attractive and durable, and nicely complements a wide range of other landscaping features. Many ...

KEARNEY — There is no shortage of advice for homeowners looking to enhance their surroundings. Online and in flashy magazines, there are loads of ideas and examples to get the juices flowing, said ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's not uncommon to observe algae build-up on concrete or stone patios. A combination of wet weather conditions, poor air circulation, shaded ...

FAIRFIELD — Many of today’s prospective homebuyers are seeking a house that accommodates an indoor-outdoor lifestyle with several rooms containing French or sliding doors that open to stone terraces, ...

Q: We refinished our ipe patio furniture with Penofin penetrating oil finish. Unfortunately, several large spots of the finish fell onto our slate patio. We noticed the spots immediately and tried to ...