Careful base prep is what keeps bricks or other pavers in place when installing hardscaping.

Accurate site work and a well-compacted stone base yield an outdoor room that's firm, flat, and attractive.

Learn two reliable techniques–and what tools you will need for each–for cutting and shaping granite pavers.

Learn how to build forms, install steel reinforcement, pour concrete, use floats and trowels, and stamp a decorative pattern.

Learn how to install granite pavers to add style and strength to any driveway. This illustrated tutorial covers every step, from creating a solid base to finishing the mortar joints.

Mike Guertin outlines the entire process, from preparing the site to pouring and finishing the concrete slab.

Get the perfect texture with these easy steps, whether you want your patio to be coarse or smooth.

Setting the stone is the fun part; preparing a solid base first will make the walk last.

Get the right mix and be sure to order enough concrete for your next footing, foundation, or slab.

These 2 concepts for cozy outdoor spaces are full of smart patio design ideas.

For a driveway, walk, or patio, get the base right, and the rest of the job is straightforward.

Find out what type of flashing you can install between new concrete steps and existing siding or sheathing to prevent rot and other water damage.

Consider the material’s cost, installation demands, and environmental impact when choosing pavers for you next patio, walkway, or driveway project.

Learn how to prepare the base, design patterns, and cut and install the bricks for a truly custom dry-laid brick patio.

Two Fine Homebuilding editors face off on the pros and cons of these popular exterior spaces.

Learn the pros and cons of asphalt, pavers, gravel, and more so you can pick the best materials for your new driveway.

A level may be a mason's best friend, but to cover up an unsightly set of concrete steps, an experienced eye takes over.

Skip the mortar and use packed stone dust for a rustic walkway that will last a lifetime.

A professional landscape designer offers advice for every phase of the process, from grading to lighting.

No need for shovels and wheelbarrows–have your local concrete supplier place gravel with precision and ease.

Whether by bag or truckload, the right concrete can make the project, and the wrong concrete can ruin it.

I was on a job that required a poured-concrete step with 6-in. radius curved corners. I've had good luck in the past using hardboard to form odd-shaped curves, but the…

All walks, drives and patios should be constructed to ensure proper drainage. Concrete sidewalks are normally flat, but walks made of brick, tile or paving blocks should have a slight…