At the mention of “indoor/outdoor carpeting,” most of us think of a stiff, dark-colored rug that’s good for taking a bit of abuse from wet boots, soggy pets and dripping umbrellas in a home’s entryway ...

Dear James: My kids complain that playing on the concrete patio and wood deck is uncomfortable on their feet. Is there a softer, yet durable, covering I can put down? — Vijay F. Dear Vijay: Yes, it is ...