insert_link Home Improvement Trying to do Backyard Renovations on a Budget? Build a Private Patio! While you may love the idea of updating your patio to embrace your outdoor living space, it's clear that the backyard needs a bit more work than outdoor furniture can fix. Spending on home improvement has increased by as much as 17% in the last year, according to the 2019 HomeAdvisor State of Home Spending report. Costs are generally rising for both labor and materials, but if your budget doesn’t […] todayJuly 18, 2019