7 Patios & Decks We Love

Get design ideas from fellow DIYers who have constructed these beautiful outdoor rooms.

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Kidney-Shaped Patio and Sitting Wall

Use beautiful Arcadia stone pavers to create a stunning curved patio and wall.

Stone Patio How-To

Patios: Video Tip Center

See the latest looks with cobblestones, Greek columns, Art Deco concrete and bluestones.

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Lay a Brick Patio

Manufactured brick pavers are a great alternative to poured concrete for patios.

Create a Chessboard Patio

Add a modern look to your landscape and play chess while you're at it.

Top 100 Patios Projects

1. How to Weather-Proof an Outdoor Kitchen Cabinet

17 Thumbs

Add backer board to help the cabinet unit withstand the elements.

Time:
Day

Cost:
$250 - $500

Difficulty:
Moderate
2. Backyard Bar (20:01)

An old brick barbeque becomes a stylish bar with stacked stone seating.
3. How to Build a Bocce Ball Court

5 Thumbs

Building a bocce ball court is a great way to use unused space.

Time:
Day

Cost:
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Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate
4. Draining Patio (20:01)

This couple has a great backyard but it's one giant mess when it rains.
5. Desperate and Historic (00:04:00)

Desperate Landscape winners get a makeover for their historic home's yard.
6. Fire Pit (02:05)

Here are the step-by-step instructions for building a fire pit.
7. Trellis Planter Pots for Patio (00:01:00)

DIY trellis planter pots customize a shade structure with colorful plants.
8. Retro Front Yard Patio (00:03:40)

A cedar wall adds privacy to the retro patio that adorns this front yard.
9. Mediterranean Patio (20:01)

See how this backyard transforms from a rock pile into an Italian garden.
10. Outdoor Pizza Patio (01:22)

This family gets an upscale outdoor pizza kitchen with a flagstone floor.
11. Link Deck Tile System (00:01:46)

Featured: a wood deck tile system that camouflages old patios and decks.
12. Backyard Family Park (03:28)

A danger-zone backyard becomes a shady, parklike setting for family fun.
13. Build a Fire Pit (01:30)

Get step-by-step directions for building a patio fire pit.
14. How to Lay a Concrete Paver Patio

Be the First

A patio can change the look and purpose of your backyard. Lay a concrete patio on your own with these simple step-by-step instructions.

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15. Pizza Patio (20:01)

A blank slate backyard becomes a gourmet kitchen.