Patio Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our patio projects, how-tos, and designs.
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 Turn a Window Into a Door
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a pair of homeowners provide safe passage to the backyard for their children by replacing a double window with a sliding patio door and building a beautiful, low-maintenance deck.
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
Volunteer Day 4: Completion
The crew and an army of volunteers fight the rain to bring the Rebuilding Together Boston project to completion.
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.
How To Anchor Hardscaping With Plants | This Old House: Live
Watch as Ask This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada helps out a friend with some plantings that work well with a brick walkway.
How to Install Concrete Pavers
This Old House mason, Mark McCullough, helps a couple install a concrete paver patio in their backyard.
How to Install a Metal Railing
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough installs a custom metal railing using anchoring cement
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 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.
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.