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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Choose an area of your property that is easily accessible from the house. Make sure the chosen area is relatively flat, with a ...

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, when ...

Dear Tim: We bought a house that requires an immediate brick patio repair. The brick patio in the back yard is very warped and looks as if a wave ran under it. We want to replace it but don’t want it ...

If you read my column on a regular basis, you may recall that about two months ago I touched on the perils of using paving brick made from concrete. These pavers fade in color over time as the thin ...

Dear James: I want to add a brick barbecue grill on our concrete patio. What are some basic tips for sizing, design and construction of a simple-to-build one? Designing and building one that uses ...