Patio Maintenance
Our patio maintenance tips can help you keep your home cost efficient, safe & cozy.
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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.
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
Extend the life of your sling patio chairs with these tips.
How to Repair an Uneven Bluestone Patio
Learn how to reset heaved stones with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
How to Repair a Brick Patio
In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook repairs a sunken brick patio.
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 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.
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.
Best Pressure Washers
Use this buying guide to see how our best pressure washer picks stack up as we dig into features, components, customer reviews, and more.
How to Clean Concrete
From driveways to patios, and all the areas in between, here are the best ways to clean concrete floors.
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.