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Enhance the look of your property and raise the value of your home with a new concrete patio. One of the most common home improvements is the addition of a patio where family and friends can gather during the summer months for cookouts and social events. Patios serve multiple functions for a homeowner and with some thoughtful... more »
A patio can be a small, restful seating space for one person or a large area with a grill for entertaining. A variety of patio pavers are available. Choose a style that complements the area it's in, whether that's off the back door or out in the middle of the yard. Make a patio your favorite room outside the house with comfortable... more »
Entertaining on your deck is one of the greatest pleasures of summer. There's something so relaxing about sitting back, eating outdoors and socializing with friends and family. But before all that fun can take place, you have to get your deck ready. Start with a thorough cleaning, and go on to lighting and setting the table. more »
As the trend to outdoor living grows, so does the patio garden. Open any magazine, and it will feature a patio garden somewhere. You can do so much with a patio garden that it is only limited by your imagination and sometimes your budget, as any garden can get quite expensive. You can get thrifty and expand your garden by using... more »
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A patio (from the Spanish: patio meaning back garden or backyard) is an outdoor space generally used for dining or recreation that often adjoins a residence and is typically paved. It may refer to a roofless inner courtyard of the sort found in Spanish-style dwellings or a paved area between a residence and a garden.
Patios are typically made of concrete or stone slabs laid over a base. This base is often a layer of compacted stone chips, a layer of sharp sand, and a layer of cement mortar.
In Australia and India the word patio is often used to mean any kind of outdoor balcony or verandah.
See also
* Balcony
* Deck
* Porch
* Verandah
* Pergola
* Courtyard
* Arizona room
References
*"Patio" Encyclopedia Britannica
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