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 Level a Slate Walkway

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The slate walkway and patio are great features on this house, but they're both in need of serious repair. Eventually all of the stones ...

Time:
Day

Cost:
$50 - $100

Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate
2. Great Plains Party Room (00:03:43)

Dean and Derek take a backyard from plain prairieland to party perfection.
3. Backyard Bar (00:06:34)

A couple who love to entertain get a backyard transformation.
4. Bistro vs. Tropical Oasis (04:06)

The competition is between a Paris bistro and a tropical oasis.
5. Poker Patio (20:00)

A backyard goes from a dog disaster to a poker haven.
6. Build a Better Backyard (05:51)

Can Kim add a patio, pergola and water feature and still gain home equity?
7. Decked-Out Decks and Patios (20:00)

From spa-inspired decks to a Japanese living room, this top ten is a hit.
8. Modern Fire Wall (04:56)

A makeover that includes a modern fire wall gives this backyard real style.
9. Multi-Purpose Patio Furniture (00:20:00)

Amy designs a set of outdoor stools made out of pre-fab plywood tubes.
10. Dream Decks and Patios

Check out these 15 outdoor makeovers from DIY Network . These formerly bland patios and decks are transformed into great spaces for ent...
11. Postage-Stamp Yard (01:36)

Concrete and tiles add drama to this postage-stamp-sized backyard.
12. Install a Patio Sound System (01:02)

Here are the DIY Basics for installing a patio sound system.
13. How to Fix Patio Drainage Problems

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Learn how to expose weep screed, create an exterior drain, and install a grounding rod to a pool pump in order to fix drainage problems...

Time:
Under Half Day

Cost:
$50 - $100

Difficulty:
Easy
14. Outdoor Kitchen - Part 2 (05:27)

D-I-Yers install their own outdoor stone kitchen with Dean and Derek.
15. 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