Welcome to DIY Diary. Each entry covers a new home improvement project. Here, Avery Cox tries her hand at painting her porch floor in a pattern fit for royalty. Avery Cox, principal designer and owner ...

A patio can be a major upgrade to your outdoor space, but if you don't properly budget before starting your DIY project, you ...

Clark purchased his first house about 40 years ago and has kept it as a rental property for years. When he recently decided to sell the property, the shabby patio was an area of concern. He didn’t ...

Getting set-in stains out of concrete or wood patio floors can seem impossible. Rather than spending hours cleaning, consider ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

As the sun rises and birds begin to chirp, you step out onto your patio to enjoy a lovely autumn morning. While your hands might be warmed by your full coffee mug, your feet catch a chill from your ...

A wood bench and a tree in a concrete pot sit on a plain concrete patio. - tete_escape/Shutterstock Basic concrete patios are just that: basic. This can be fantastic ...

IF you’re looking for a cheap and cheerful way to make over your patio, this Ikea buy may do the trick. One renter showed off the DIY transformation she gave her outdoor space. Please provide a valid ...