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 ...

Lawn edging helps define boundaries for your garden or create borders around the outside of your home for mulch, rock, flower beds, plants and shrubs. Using materials to edge your lawn can help ...

Before planning your DIY paver project to elevate your yard and up your curb appeal, keep in mind that edging is an essential step to maintaining your hardscape. In fact, the shifting ground under ...

The definition of concrete pavers is "concrete blocks, designed to be used as outdoor flooring." If we may, we'd like to change that definition to read "concrete blocks, designed to be used as ...

While stamped concrete requires far less maintenance than alternatives, some basic care keeps it looking its best. Sweep or ...

DEAR JIM What do you think of building a decorative patio and walkway, with gecko-style concrete pavers, on the south side of my house to absorb the sun's heat? What construction options do I have for ...

When it comes to choosing between pavers vs. concrete, there are several factors for homeowners to think about before making a decision. The first (and, for many, most significant) factor to consider ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. This year Roger and Diane Kaster joined a growing trend and had concrete edging installed at their Overland Park, Kan., home. The reddish-brown border with a brick pattern gently ...

Gravel driveways offer an affordable, practical, and long-lasting alternative to asphalt or poured concrete. They are particularly advantageous for homeowners with long, winding driveways. Proper ...