Patio How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our patio step-by-step tips & ideas.
How To Repair Aluminum Patio Chairs
Extend the life of your sling patio chairs with these tips.
How to Install an Urban Bluestone Patio
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a bluestone patio in an urban backyard.
How to Repair an Uneven Bluestone Patio
Learn how to reset heaved stones with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
Step by Step Guide to Building a Round Patio With a Fire Pit
A circular patio with a fire pit is a great DIY project that will create a beautiful, inviting focal point for any backyard.
How to Repair a Brick Patio
In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook repairs a sunken brick patio.
How to Install a Natural Stone Patio with Fire Pit
Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada installs a bluestone patio with a reclaimed granite fire pit
How To Make Mason Jar Patio Lights
These charming lanterns brighten an evening get-together, and they're a cinch to make from supplies you can pick up at the home center.
How To Care for Wood Patio Furniture
Outdoor furniture is often made of resilient wood, but it’s not immune to the elements. Here’s how to keep your deck or patio set in top form.
How To Build a DIY Deck Lounger
House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse shows how to build a weatherproof lounge chair from composite deck boards.
How To Extend a Patio
Learn how to extend your patio with modern pavers and synthetic grass. We'll walk you through this DIY patio extension project step by step.
Build It | Cooler Bench
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build an outdoor bench that doubles as a cooler using cedar and copper.
DIY Umbrella Stand Side Table: A Multifunctional Outdoor Project
This Old House DIY expert Jenn Largesse shows you how to make an outdoor side table that holds an umbrella and your drinks.
How to Build a Stunning Wooden Pergola
Pergolas add shade and beauty to your backyard patio's design. Read on to learn how to build a DIY pergola in your yard.
How to Make Leaf-Shaped Pavers
Create a one-of-a-kind garden path by making sand molds with oversize leaves—like the rhubarb here—and casting the shapes in concrete
How to Install a Metal Railing
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough installs a custom metal railing using anchoring cement
How To Create a Provence-Inspired Patio
South-of-France flair meets casual West Coast style in this open-air dining room that’s equal parts elegant and easygoing.
DIY Pathways and Patios: A Comprehensive Guide
Update your patio, build a new walkway, or install a fire pit to ensure your yard is perfect for summer.
A Step by Step Guide to Building a Perfect Catio
Use basic cedar lumber to create a screened-in patio space that gives cats a breath of fresh air while keeping them close to home.
How To Install Fiesta String Lights
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner install fiesta string lights to get the party started in Texas.
How to Build a Vintage Screen-Door Charm on a Budget
This step-by-step guide will walk you through creating your own charming, vintage screen-door from repurposed materials.
14 Design Ideas for Pleasant Patios
Learn how to transform your simple patio into a beautiful and functional outdoor living area with these DIY-friendly design ideas.
Outdoor Lighting Upgrades for Summer Entertaining
Brighten up your entertainment space with unique outdoor lighting. Learn more about each type and get valuable design ideas from our experts.
How to Weatherproof Furniture
Save money by prepping furniture with these weather-guarding hacks
Create a French Country Patio
Say oui! to a summer spent outdoors with salvage-style furniture and colorful vintage touches
How To Upgrade a Concrete Urban Patio
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook transforms an old, ugly city slab into an urban oasis and shares several tips and tricks.
How To Install a Sliding Glass Door
Follow our step-by-step guide to install a sliding glass door and enhance your home's style and accessibility.
How to Build a Brick Patio
Learn how to lay a beautiful, level brick patio with the help of This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
Building Blocks for Making the Perfect Patio
The experts at This Old House give pointers on picking the right surface to suit your patio's function, its surroundings, and your budget.
How to Install Pavers
This guide will teach you everything you need to know about installing pavers, whether you're building a driveway, a patio, or a garden path.
How to Renew Concrete Surfaces
Renewing a worn concrete surface can be done without a jackhammer or bulldozer
How to Build a Small Deck
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to build a simple entry-level deck.
How To Install a Bluestone Patio with Simple to Follow Steps
In this how-to video and guide, learn how to lay a beautiful bluestone patio with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
