Q:I just purchased a lovely 1927 home in the East Oakland hills. The previous owner didn't want to have anything to do with anything green outside, so she had two concrete patios built in the backyard ...

Are you looking for a patio to provide extra space in your backyard for entertaining or just hanging out? You can make one from wood, or you can simply clear out an area and cover it with gravel. If ...

Guide to Concrete (Creative Publishing International, 2008) takes readers through some of the most popular home concrete and masonry projects. Endorsed by Quikrete, this book includes tips and expert ...

THE SPACE: A Metairie backyard transformed from an empty expanse of concrete into a patio and deck filled with colorful flowers and potted trees THE OWNER: Cathy Middleberg, a personal trainer, who ...

A THRIFTY woman managed to transform her concrete garden into a Meditereaan-inspired oasis for less than £50. Victoria Measures, 29, decided to give her yard a makeover after being furloughed, as she ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...