Marcus Delvecchio · May 20, 2026
I’ve been on both sides of this decision — and I mean that literally. My backyard has a raised deck off the kitchen and a patio at ground level below it. It took me two separate projects, a few hard…
Marcus Delvecchio · May 17, 2026
Let’s be honest — when most people hear “concrete patio,” they picture a gray slab behind a 1970s ranch house with a lawn chair and a bag of charcoal on it. Concrete has a reputation for being the boring, budget…
Marcus Delvecchio · May 7, 2026
After transforming three backyards on tight budgets, I can tell you with complete confidence: you do not need $10,000 to have a gorgeous, functional outdoor space. The best patio I ever built cost me just over $500 out of pocket,…