Of all the materials suitable for use in patio construction, brick stands out for its beauty and ease of installation. Depending on the sophistication of your design, it may be possible to build a ...

Brick patterns, also called bonds or bond patterns, also help tie the bricks together to keep them from shifting. This is especially important for wall construction but also comes into play with ...

There’s something soothing about brick patios and sidewalks, which is something I learned while installing a patio for my dear, departed mother-in-law. It was 50 years ago, before I was married ...

My wife is begging me to install a patio. She hates interlocking cast concrete brick; it seems to lose its luster and color in a few years. Plus, it looks too perfect, she says. She wants me to ...

Q: I’m thinking of having a stone or brick patio installed in my yard. What do I need to know? A: Congratulations. You’ve wisely decided against a giant slab of concrete. The freeze-and-thaw ...

Patios, decks, walkways, and other solid activity surfaces make a backyard an oasis. But weeds sneak in, especially in ...

You should be attracted to clay because it’s an abundant natural resource. Brick technology dates back thousands of years. It’s a time-tested building material.

When I'm building a brick patio like the one we have, I use a special mortar that will withstand years of Mother Nature's abuse.

Question: I have a brick wall around my patio and I'm noticing the bricks are starting to fall apart. At first there was a white powder on the face of ...

Site barrier installation, removal of the brick patio and sidewalks, creation of the construction entrance, and equipment and material deliveries are expected to be ongoing until the project is ...