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Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

A backyard patio with gravel, pavers, and grass - Richard Johnson/Getty Images Gravel and pavers have long been the standard for simple backyard patio spaces. But this look isn't going to suit every ...

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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 ...

This elegant gravel patio from @distinctivedesignnj features pea gravel and is surrounded by rows of formal hedges. The blooms, greenery and bordering grass give the patio an elevated look that would ...

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Hardscaping ideas like fire pits, walkways, and outdoor kitchens are transforming backyards into year-round living spaces for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gravel and pavers have long been the standard for simple backyard patio spaces. But this look isn't going to suit every ...