Q:I just purchased a lovely 1927 home in the East Oakland hills. The previous owner didn't want to have anything to do with anything green outside, so she had two concrete patios built in the backyard ...

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Just look around. Concrete columns hold up potted plants, drip water or turn modern landscapes into ancient ruins. So why not make one of your own? Don't hesitate because you think concrete is ...

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THE SPACE: A Metairie backyard transformed from an empty expanse of concrete into a patio and deck filled with colorful flowers and potted trees THE OWNER: Cathy Middleberg, a personal trainer, who ...

A THRIFTY woman managed to transform her concrete garden into a Meditereaan-inspired oasis for less than £50. Victoria Measures, 29, decided to give her yard a makeover after being furloughed, as she ...

Donald Trump had a career as a real estate mogul, but he clearly lacks taste. To say that his idea of beauty is to plaster cement and gold at every possible surface makes no sense to anyone with even ...