You selected a patch of the backyard that would be perfect as an outdoor living pad. But before you roll out the barbecue and lounge chairs, plot out how you’ll walk from your home to your newfound ...

AFTER: Horn re-envisioned the patio with the homeowner’s requests as her jumping-off point. While bluestone paving still covers the patio floor, the thermal finish and running bond pattern make it ...

Q: The house we just moved to has a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by bluestone paving. The bluestone looks beautiful, and fits with the rest of the landscaping, but it gets so hot in the sun ...

Hardscaping is the framework and foundation of your yard. Encompassing paths, patios and decks, walls, garden beds and built-in benches, it sets the tone and style for your outdoor living space — more ...