If you’re new around here, let me catch you up a bit… We’re partnering with Stone Depot and EP Henry and building a patio DIY style-we’re crazy and we know it…(sing to…

Discover the essential steps for building a beautiful brick paver patio. From materials to planning and installation, we've got you covered.

Looking for an affordable alternative to a stone patio? This Pea Gravel Patio is an affordable alternative to professional hardscaping!

Pacer block to make rounded half circle and siting area but pour concrete instead of pavers

Transform your outdoor space in a weekend with our step-by-step guide to building a patio using flagstone, brick, or pavers.

In terms of planning a project, a raised patio would be built when the slope of the backyard descends from the house at an aggressive enough rate to which a patio could not be built on grade. If you cannot picture yourself sitting a table and some chairs on the grass or grade to which your backyard is because your drinks would be sliding off of the table or you would be rolling backwards in your chairs, you likely require a raised patio.

Disclosure: Any post may contain links to my shop or affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission from any purchase you make. All opinions about products I use are my own. Read the full disclosure and Privacy Policy HERE. We did something extremely insane. It didn’t start out insane, but everything just spiraled […]

I figured I would share our current project. I would love to get any input, comments or questions are welcome. House was built in 1809:eek:

Creating a DIY pallet patio is not only a cost-effective way to enhance your outdoor space but also a creative endeavor that adds rustic charm to your home.

A ground-level floating deck is much simpler to build than a traditional deck attached to your house's structure.

After we extended our patio in 2017 we realized that we had everything EXCEPT a {semi-}permanent home for the grill.We didn't want a patio that spanned the leng…

A CREATIVE couple renovated their back garden into a stunning decking area. The DIY pair even saved themselves £1,000 by sourcing the materials and doing the work for themselves. Lauren and Mike, both 27, were keen to transform their stone backyard into a lovely patio with seating. The Kent-based couple bought their home in 2019 […]

How to make a DIY paver and pea gravel patio in just a couple of days. I did this entire patio by myself, and you can do it too - I promise!

Landscape fabric can make lawn maintenance easier by keeping weeds under control. Follow these instructions to install landscape fabric yourself.

This is an exciting landscape construction project in Vancouver WA. We bid against a composite deck and added a lower patio. The price of raising a stone paver patio vs building a composite deck turned out to be the least expensive option. We now get to build a longer lasting, better looking, easier […]

Learn how to build a raised garden bed for less than $15 per box. With just a few materials and a little time, you can make these cheap raised garden beds.

Last spring, I decided it was time to start a vegetable garden. The only problem? My backyard soil was hard and full of rocks. That’s when I stumbled upon the idea of building a raised garden bed. It seemed like a perfect solution, but honestly, I was a bit overwhelmed at the thought of constructing something myself. I worried it would be too hard or that I’d need special tools I didn’t have. I started looking online for guidance and found a variety of raised garden bed plans. Some were…

The ultimate solution for a hopeless slab.