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 ...

Pavers are a game-changer for anyone looking to elevate their outdoor spaces with minimal effort and maximum impact. These ...

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 ...

Happy people sitting around a fire pit - Dimensions/Getty Images When the winter chill is in full force, those cozy outdoor nights around the fire start calling your name — if only your fire pit setup ...

Q: I've decided it's time for a patio in my backyard. After visiting a local business that sells a vast variety of patio pavers, I'm ready to start. Do you think this is a real DIY job, or am I being ...

Q: I'm planning a paver patio. Because of the harsh economy, I can't afford to hire a contractor. Will brick pavers make a durable patio, or should I choose concrete pavers? What's the difference?

Any gardener will come across stubborn weeds at some point, with paving stones, lawns and flowerbeds easy prey for unwanted weeds. Dandelions, daisies, nettles and yarrow can wreak havoc and look ...