Dear James: My small concrete patio has some fine cracks but is overall sound. When I enlarge it with flagstone, can I put flagstone directly over the existing concrete patio? — Sophia T. Dear Sophia: ...

A stamped concrete patio gives you the look and texture of a stone patio for a lot less than the real thing -- up to 50 percent less than the cost of natural slate or limestone. That's not all.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you have a backyard area with the space to entertain, chances are you either already have a patio or ...