A bright patio with dark wood floors and a set dining table - Karelnoppe/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Upgrading your dated patio into a relaxing retreat can ...

In early 2020, my family and I hired pros to tear off the stone steps, wrapped with a waist-height rock wall, at the back of our house. The steps were nearly 100 years old, and the entire fixture was ...

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It’s hard to match the beauty of a wood deck. Manufacturers of composites have tried for years to mimic the look and feel. Some brands mix wood pulp into their formulations. And others, like Trex and ...