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 ...

With their rugged good looks and durable surface that enhance a yard as well as a patio, stone pavers are an attractive addition to a home. Stone pavers offer a nice contrast and transition to a ...

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. Pavers are top on my mind. I'm planning a paver patio and want to be ready to go when the weather is favorable. Because of the harsh economy, I can't afford to hire a contractor. Will brick pavers ...

The sun shines through trees flanking a walkway made of pavers curves down a slight hill - Jiojio/Getty Images Hardscaping can significantly improve the value of your home. If you've got a relatively ...

If you plan ahead, you can build a patio in a weekend. At least that's what some experts say, and why not? With the advent of interlocking concrete pavers and the continuing low cost of paving brick, ...

Pavers create an almost poetic space, imbuing warmth, ambiance, and charm like virtually no other material. Not just that; besides looking stylish, did you know that using pavers can increase your ...

Dear Pat: I have a small concrete patio that I would like to enlarge. I have always liked the appearance of flagstone. Do I have to remove the concrete patio first to lay the flagstone? -- Amy F. Dear ...