A patio is a little different than a deck, and if you're looking for the right flooring, you'll find that you have a variety of options beyond the traditional wood choices for a deck. Slate tiles are ...

A stamped concrete patio gives you the look and texture of a stone patio for a lot less than the real thing -- up to 50 percent less than the cost of natural slate or limestone. That's not all.

Of the many problems that occur in the garden over the winter, damage to concrete, stone walks and paving stone areas can be among the most costly to repair. For our discussion, let's use "stone" to ...