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A wood bench and a tree in a concrete pot sit on a plain concrete patio. - tete_escape/Shutterstock Basic concrete patios are just that: basic. This can be fantastic ...

This super-simple potting bench will make your gardening projects much more enjoyable and help you stay organized, too! You can build this DIY patio furniture project in just a few hours, even if ...

Adding a patio to your yard is almost always a good idea. It expands your living area, giving you extra space to relax or entertain. You can enjoy the outdoors without risking tearing up the lawn. If ...

Paving stones are a great way to spruce up your home's outdoor areas. Here's how to use them. Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at ...

Welcome to DIY Diary. Each entry covers a new home improvement project. Here, Avery Cox tries her hand at painting her porch floor in a pattern fit for royalty. Avery Cox, principal designer and owner ...