7 Patios & Decks We Love

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

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How To Create a Flagstone Patio

Add some life to a backyard with this flagstone patio and connecting path design.

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Patio Oasis

Adding a roof to your deck or patio always starts with the rafters.

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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. Creating a Year-Round Patio (01:00)

This outdoor room can have furniture, lighting, heating and a kitchen.
2. How To Add Finishing Touches to a Patio

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Learn how to create a finished landscape around a travertine patio.

Time:
Weekend

Cost:
$250 - $500

Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate
3. One-Point Difference (03:39)

When the judging's done, a single point divides the two competitors' yards.
4. Waterfront Hideaway (04:01)

Dave and Lisa want to transform their backyard into a waterfront hideaway.
5. Jungle to Tropical Retreat (03:58)

An overgrown, neglected backyard jungle is tamed and given a tropical vibe.
6. Outdoor Bedroom Design (03:31)

DaMara wants to turn her bland backyard into a dream outdoor bedroom suite.
7. Backyard Brewery (04:48)

A home brewer's messy yard becomes the ultimate backyard brewery and pub.
8. Dressing Up Concrete Slabs (01:42)

Concrete slabs with light-transmitting tiles create a beautiful patio.
9. How to Install Patio Pavers

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Get expert guidance on installing patio pavers with this DIY Basic.

Time:
Several Weekends

Cost:
$1,000 - $2,500

Difficulty:
Moderate to Hard
10. Everyday Functionality (03:47)

Outdoor delights for adults and children are created in this competition.
11. Indoor/Outdoor Lounge (20:00)

An ugly covered patio is rebuilt into an ultimate indoor outdoor lounge.
12. Multi-Purpose Patio Furniture (20:00)

Amy designs a set of outdoor stools made out of pre-fab plywood tubes.
13. How To Build a Patio and Retaining Wall

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This courtyard-style patio is surrounded by retaining walls and long planters. A puzzle-like arrangement of flat stones between the pat...

Time:
Several Weekends

Cost:
$500 - $1,000

Difficulty:
Moderate
14. Paver Patio (03:45)

The crew builds a paver patio and changes the homeowner's entire backyard.
15. From Tiny Yard to Serene, Island-Style Patio

Check out this backyard patio makeover from DIY Network's hit show Yard Crashers.