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Aluminum Patio Covers

Aluminum patio covers are not only functional, providing your patio with shade, but they come in a variety of sizes, styles, and colors. While patio covers in the past tended to be on the boxy and boring side, new stylish designs provide you with all sorts of decorative possibilities.
Many aluminum patio covers are now sold […]

Building a concrete patio is hard work, but with a lot of planning, a bit of sweat, and the know-how below, it’s definitely a job that you can tackle yourself.
1) Like most home improvement projects, a little planning goes a long, long way. You should not only plan your concrete patio itself but be sure […]

Many new homeowners suddenly find themselves with bare, small concrete pads and patios by front, side, or rear entryways that are functional but lacking a bit in flair. While your landscpaing options are a bit limited to the small space you have to work with, below are some quick and easy ways to spruce up […]

One nice feature of patios is that you have a wide range of materials to choose from, including slate, concrete, brick, and other natural stones. While all of them make great choices, each has its own unique pros and cons that should be considered when planning your patio.
Slate patios: Slate is elegant, durable, and can […]

Brick patios that are mortared in place have an elegant, stately look to them, but they’re also prone to the mortar breaking down in places over time as water and weather takes it toil. The good news is that you don’t have to throw the baby out with the bath water, and it’s an easy […]

Finding and hiring the right home remodeling contractor may seem like a daunting task, but it’s really quite simple if you stick to the basics and do your homework. Sure, you can always just pick the first contractor listed in your local Yellow Pages, but how do you know that you’ve selected a quality, competent […]