If you want to use pavers to build a patio, you'll probably hear the advice that laying pavers over dirt is a mistake. It's true — you should level the ground and add sand and gravel over the ...

three primary reasons cause a paver patio project to fail: A poor base layer, poor drainage, or incorrect edging. Other problems you're noticing nearly all relate to one of these three issues.

Creating a dedicated pathway is one of the best ways to use pavers. Singleton says it defines the space and provides a more accessible way to reach various parts of the yard and home. Consider using ...

We compact that layer, and then we can begin that again ... but when you're looking at a pattern of a paver patio, you look down the line of the gaps or the joints, and they are all completely ...

The subtle checkerboard design instantly upgrades a patio or pool, giving the space a high-end, resort-like feel. Using oversized pavers means fewer individual pieces to lay (which can potentially ...