Slab Patio

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 »

You have to take extra care in selecting and laying patio tile. Patios are subject to extra stress from both foot traffic and weather. You should buy the best quality material your budget allows and then be sure to make the floor as watertight as possible. Seepage between and under your tiles can erode the material and lead to cracks... more »

Concrete makes a terrific base for patios. It's good-looking and resilient to damage from weather and wear and tear. A concrete pad is relatively simple to install by just one or two people. Further, it won't shift around like patio bricks or pavers or rot like wood; it adds long-term value to your home as well as giving you a great... more »

Making a design in your backyard with patio slabs is a simple, but labor-intensive project. If you are new to cutting and shaping patio slabs, design your backyard space with straight lines measuring evenly with the size of the patio slabs you chose. This will eliminate the need to size the slabs, making the overall project faster and... more »