You have options if you're looking for a budget-friendly upgrade for your plain concrete patio. This DIY lets you go from ...

However, the type of flooring you choose can significantly ... if you want to have a weed-free patio, wood is probably not the best material. Brick patios offer similar challenges.

A wood bench and a tree in a concrete pot sit on a plain concrete patio. - tete_escape/Shutterstock ...