Dear Pat: I have a small concrete patio that I would like to enlarge. I have always liked the appearance of flagstone. Do I have to remove the concrete patio first to lay the flagstone? -- Amy F. Dear ...

There are many ways to drastically change the look and feel of your front and backyard without undergoing a major overhaul. A simple yet drastic upgrade is incorporating flagstone into your hardscape.

A natural stone patio is an attractive addition to any home, whether the stones are free-form or cut in rectangular pavers. The rugged good looks and durable surface of stone enhances the yard as well ...

Q. I want to dress up the look of our existing concrete patio. Is it possible to install flagstone or similar material over the concrete? What do you use to adhere the flagstone to the concrete? What ...

Dear James: My small concrete patio has some fine cracks but is overall sound. When I enlarge it with flagstone, can I put flagstone directly over the existing concrete patio? — Sophia T. Dear Sophia: ...

How much gravel (inches) should be laid as the base for a stone patio (presumably tamped down, covered by sand, tamped down, and then putting stone down)?

A flagstone patio will give your outdoor space an inviting feel. This natural stone comes in a variety of colors, from cool blues and grays to warm earth tones such as rust and brown to complement a ...

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 ...

With their rugged good looks and durable surface that enhance a yard as well as a patio, stone pavers are an attractive addition to a home. Stone pavers offer a nice contrast and transition to a ...