Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

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 ...

The last two columns looked at several patios and walks made of stone on stone dust. This column discusses how to build them and presents a few more examples of both walks and patios. When I work with ...

A rustic fire pit will turn your backyard into a cozy gathering space after dark. Build a fire pit from natural or repurposed materials like brick, stone, pavers, or cast iron. Choose a round, square, ...

Check your thermometers: Spring is coming, and the mercury is rising. Time to get out and start on that long-overdue home-improvement project you've been putting off. But will it look the way you want ...