Patio Maintenance

Our patio maintenance tips can help you keep your home cost efficient, safe & cozy.

S22 E24: Mark McCullough cleans a bluestone patio
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How to Clean a Bluestone Patio

After a homeowner’s bluestone patio became discolored, he called the team at Ask This Old House for help. Mason Mark McCullough has the perfect solution—literally.
S22 E20: Mark McCullough installs a downspout extension for a flagstone patio
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How To Install a Patio Drainage System

Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner reclaim her beautiful flagstone patio from pools of water after rainfall.
How to Repair Aluminum Patio Chairs

How To Repair Aluminum Patio Chairs

Extend the life of your sling patio chairs with these tips.
Repair an Uneven Bluestone Patio
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How to Repair an Uneven Bluestone Patio

Learn how to reset heaved stones with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
Fixing a brick patio
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How to Repair a Brick Patio

In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook repairs a sunken brick patio.
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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.
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How To Remove Paint from Concrete

Are you dealing with a stubborn paint stain on your concrete patio or driveway? Learn how to remove paint from concrete in this guide.
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Best Electric Pressure Washers (2024 Guide)

In this round-up and comprehensive buying guide, our team evaluates some of the best electric pressure washers on the market today.
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Best Pressure Washers (2024 Guide)

The best pressure washers in 2024 are the Westinghouse 3200 PSI Pressure Washer, Sun Joe Electric Pressure Washer, and the DEWALT 3300.
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How to Clean Concrete

From driveways to patios, and all the areas in between, here are the best ways to clean concrete floors.
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How To Drain a Hot Tub

Hot tubs are meant for relaxation, but there’s one aspect of owning one that may be stressing you out: draining the water to clean the tub. Read our guide to learn how to drain your hot tub.