Build your own brick or concrete paver patio with the help of these guides from Extreme How-To Magazine.

 

Do you want a nice, shady place to relax, read, sip lemonade and host the occasional barbecue. Build your own concrete paver patio, the right way, with this illustrated, step by step building guide and tool and supply resource list, by Matt Weber:  Build Your Own Concrete Paver Patio

 

As one of the oldest building materials, brick combines a classic style with exceptional strength. Many brick homes built hundreds of years ago are still standing today, making brick an excellent material choice to ensure lasting value for your new patio or sidewalk. Brick boasts color and texture, offering a superb, decorative surface that can add both beauty and value to your home. As an exterior material it resists harsh weather and pests, and it's conveniently fireproof for those outdoor grilling aficionados.

 

With just a little sweat your new brick patio, front walk or even a driveway could be ready in no time with the help of this illustrated, step by step guide, by Monte Burch:  Building a Brick Patio or Walkway

 

Extreme How-To magazine provides the latest information on tools, techniques and home-improvement technology for the extreme handyman. It's a comprehensive resource for today’s do-it-yourselfer. Having the right equipment, materials and building strategies to complete tasks is of crucial importance. Answering this demand, Extreme How-To provides tips on everything from adding a room, creating a patio or refinishing a deck, to installing a window, building a retaining wall or reconstructing a floor.

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