Q: I would like to make a wood patio ... put one of those big, light-weight car tarps over it. This may be inconvenient, but it beats the alternative. Q: I had a flagstone walk installed in concrete.

Instead of removing those concrete front steps, save some time by building a wood deck over and around them. A well designed front porch or deck is an inviting feature on most homes. Add a bench ...

Patios consist of more affordable materials like stamped concrete or stone as opposed to wood or bricks which are common for decks. Patios also require less labor and maintenance, which can help ...