We’ve gotten so many “professional” opinions that our heads are spinning. We want to redo a driveway with pavers or stone. Should we set them in concrete? Proponents of this method say that it’s more ...

Q: We would like to replace our driveway. My wife and I are debating whether to replace the driveway with another concrete driveway or a concrete-paver driveway. I have concerns about the concrete ...

This is my own front sidewalk. The brick pavers are fading. The brick I’m pointing to is sitting on top of the others. It’s original and has never been exposed to the weather. Look at what happens ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Question: I have a 2-year-old house with a pool and a deck. Part of the deck has a raised level, and the entire deck has colored concrete coating. I was thinking about installing ceramic or quarry ...

I call our new blacksmith shop the smokehouse because it will produce smoke from several sources, plus it’s easier to say. When not used for forging, it will serve a dual purpose for grilling with a ...

The redesign of Nicollet Mall reflects the changing goals of Minneapolis’ downtown interests, to create a “consistently compelling urban experience” on the street level to attract people out of the ...