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 ...

A brick patio can be laid over an existing concrete slab or in a sand bed. On concrete, bricks are set in ½ inch of wet mortar with ⅜- to ½-inch-wide mortar joints. You can create attractive, unique ...

Q. Pavers are top on my mind. I'm planning a paver patio and want to be ready to go when the weather is favorable. Because of the harsh economy, I can't afford to hire a contractor. Will brick pavers ...

Clean the edges of the patio where you’ll later glue down the border pavers. Clean concrete means a stronger glue bond. Scrub the border area with a concrete cleaner. Any stiff brush will do, but a ...

This brick patio from @williamshousellc was constructed with antique, reclaimed brick. Reclaimed brick is not only a great ...

This brick plaza has been in service for many decades in harsh New England weather. You can build one similar to this with my help. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter There’s something ...

Question: I am going to build a brick patio adjacent to a small fish pond in my backyard. I plan to use a gravel and sand base for the bricks. What is the easiest way to get them properly leveled?