The layout of your deck sleepers will depend on the layout of your decking. If you want a standard decking design — all the deck boards running one direction — all you need are rows of parallel ...

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Dear Pat: I am planning to add a concrete patio onto my house. Some of the neighbors' patios have settled and cracked. About how large should a patio be and are there any construction tips? -- Caren H ...

If your concrete patio has started to look a little worn down and drab, there is a simple way to revamp the space without ...

A homemade walkway made from do it yourself concrete stones adds a nice touch to this yard. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram I’m thinking back 35 years ago. The Sperry family was touring ...

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Q. I’ve got a problem I need you to solve. Each time it rains, a puddle develops on the outer edge of my circular patio. It’s older concrete, and it appears the puddle is related to a crack that’s ...