By Tim Carter From Tribune Content Agency Recently, I had the enormous pleasure to help my son achieve one of his goals. He bought a new home last year and quickly discovered how much he missed the stunning red-brick patio he grew up with at our last home. One day last fall, his mother and…

By Shaun Goodwin From The Idaho Statesman Some people have a meshed screen patio on their back porches to sit in during warm summer evenings to enjoy a drink and fresh air while staying free of pesky bugs. Others use it as a sun and plant room, giving ample access to the sun and rain…

By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Patios make a great addition to any home for outdoor entertaining, relaxing under the stars or just plain hanging out. But you want to be sure to install a quality patio that will last a long time. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know. It’s…

Dear James: My kids are getting older, and a backyard deck would be great. I am on a limited budget and want to build it myself but have no idea where to start. Any tips? — Maria S. Dear Maria: The addition of a deck, usually adjacent to a sliding glass door, is one of…

Summer is here, and it’s time to do outdoor projects. A project that will have long-lasting benefits is installing a patio. Depending on the configuration of your backyard, you may have a choice between a deck and a patio. The installed price is often comparable depending on tractor access and the type of desired accessories,…

If you have an old concrete patio, you can resurface it with pavers and transform the surface. You may get away with covering it up with an outdoor rug, but for a more permanent solution consider pavers designed with a thinner profile and light enough to go over the existing surface while being permeable for…

Mosquitoes are nasty creatures. They bite; they transmit terrible diseases to people and pets; and from what I read, they have no redeeming value in the ecosystem. Malaria infected some 212 million people worldwide in 2016 and killed an estimated 429,000. Mosquitoes spread yellow fever, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, Rift Valley fever, Chikungunya virus, and…