Patio pavers are the top 40–60 mm (1.5–2.4 in) of a layered system, and nearly every failure we see on a paver patio traces back to something underneath them. A pedestrian-rated paver will carry a barbecue, a fire pit and a dozen guests, provided the base is compacted, the bedding sand is the right sand … Read more
A poured concrete patio is one of the few hardscaping jobs where the material is cheap and the detailing decides everything. Ready-mix is usually the smallest line on the quote. Base preparation, joint layout, finishing, and curing are what determine whether the slab stays tight for fifteen years or cracks into random pieces by year … Read more
Garden benches do more work than any other piece of outdoor furniture you will buy. They give a path somewhere to end, give a border something to look at, and turn a patch of lawn into a place you actually use. Most are chosen on looks alone, and the material that looked best in the … Read more