Compact canopies are attached to the wall and provide a shield from the weather – similar to patio cover ideas. These designs can also be a valuable addition to a rear door. Open porches create more ...

This patio was nestled under the shade of two giant maple trees, which were up on a lawn supported by a small brick retaining wall her husband had built 15 years earlier. The patio was the perfect ...

Q: I have a brick wall around my patio and I’m noticing the bricks are starting to fall apart. At first there was a white powder on the face of the bricks and then the bricks started to flake apart.

This patio was nestled under the shade of two giant maple trees that were up on a lawn supported by a small brick retaining wall her husband had built 15 years earlier. The patio was the perfect ...

But in general, brick patios are considered an affordable option at around $10 to $30 per square foot. It's also possible to DIY install brick patio pavers, which could cut your overall costs in half.