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 dirt ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Q: We plan to build a patio. I prefer interlocking pavers, but my wife wants to use concrete. I know concrete is much faster, but I think the pavers will look better. How hard is it to install the ...

Q: I've decided it's time for a patio in my backyard. After visiting a local business that sells a vast variety of patio pavers, I'm ready to start. Do you think this is a real DIY job, or am I being ...

Planning to install pavers? Whether it's a patio, walkway, or driveway, the results can be stunning — but only if you start with the right foundation. Leveling the ground for pavers might sound simple ...

A paver patio gives your outdoor space a solid, ground-level foundation and a natural, organic look. It's also a versatile approach, with a paver style for almost every aesthetic, from asymmetrical ...

The following is a transcript of the video. Mike Arnold: So, I am Mike Arnold. I am the president of Creekside Outdoor Living. We specialize in the design and the installation of high-end outdoor ...

This patio paver job is being done by a 65-year-old man. If he can do it with no helpers, so can you! (Courtesy of Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter I’ve decided it’s time for a patio in my rear ...