Paving stones are a great way to spruce up your home's outdoor areas. Here's how to use them. Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at ...

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 ...

A paver patio is only as good as what is underneath it. This video walks through a full DIY renovation using a herringbone pattern designed for strength and longevity. Base preparation, alignment, and ...

Pavers offer an affordable, attractive, low-maintenance option for hardscape areas in your backyard. When you settle on a paver project that will instantly elevate your yard, your next decision is ...

The typical cost range for paver patio installation is $2,400 to $7,000, with a national average of $3,400. The most significant cost factors for installing a paver patio are size and design, stone ...

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Q: I'm planning a paver patio. Because of the harsh economy, I can't afford to hire a contractor. Will brick pavers make a durable patio, or should I choose concrete pavers? What's the difference?

Q: I’ve decided to add a paver patio to my backyard for home entertaining, but I’m uncertain about the challenges involved. I’m also not sure if I should hire a contractor or do it myself. What do you ...

A HANDY homeowner has shared how they transformed their yard with a DIY paver patio. While they were proud of their hard work, people criticized their interior design eye and their yard's "unusual" ...

Most of us have spent more than our fair share of time in our homes this year. For those who are lucky enough to have yards and gardens, many of those hours were likely spent there, soaking up the sun ...

Critics offered ways to make the design choice look intentional A HANDY homeowner has shared how they transformed their yard with a DIY paver patio. While they were proud of their hard work, people ...