What is the budget? What type of appearance is desired? Does the customer want a ground concrete floor and if so, what kind of aggregate exposure is required? Does the customer desire a glossy ...

When using urbanite or natural flagstone, add some ground covers ... into your space. With concrete patios, it's easy to focus on the floor and the furniture—but don't forget to look up.

Start by using a stiff broom or floor scrubber to sweep ... wash at a 30 to 45-degree angle to the ground to effectively ...