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.

More Patio Ideas Here

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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 Clean a Barbeque Grill in 15 Minutes

10 Thumbs

You should always be prepared for an impromtu cookout. Make sure your grill is ready to go too.

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2. Lay the Base for a Paver Patio (01:19)

DIY Network shows you how to lay a sturdy foundation for your paver patio.
3. Party Tent Basics (01:27)

Everything you need to know about renting a tent for an outdoor party.
4. Rock Yard - Part 3 (04:16)

The Yard Crashers team completely transforms a partially paved backyard.
5. How to Build a Bocce Ball Court

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

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Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate
6. Keeping Green In Its Place (00:22)

Don't like the green growing on unpainted cement or stucco? Try this trick.
7. How to Install a New Orleans-Style Patio

Be the First

Installing prefabricated cast-iron posts and railings will give any patio the look and feel of a New Orleans café.

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Two Days

Cost:
$2,500 - $5,000

Difficulty:
Moderate
8. Wasteland to Wonderful Part 1 (06:42)

Sprucing up a backyard with a deck, paver patio and a water feature.
9. Backyard Spa vs Entertainment (03:33)

Neighbors and best friends vie to create the winning outdoor space.
10. Lit Side-Table Cube (01:00)

This lighted side table will add color and light to your deck or patio.
11. Party Pool (00:20:01)

Vanilla Ice and his team give the backyard a facelift.
12. Before-and-After Makeovers: Outdoor Spaces

Score money-saving ideas with these outdoor space before-and-after makeovers from DIY Network's hit show Money Hunters.
13. Chessboard Patio (04:50)

This yard is the ultimate entertaining space with its chessboard patio.
14. Front Yard Patio (20:00)

The plan is to create a user-friendly area by installing a paver patio.
15. Weed Barrier for Paved Patios (01:09)

Learn how to prevent weeds from springing up in a new patio.