A stunning paver patio starts long before the first stone is laid — it’s all about the prep work. From excavation depth to base material choice and compaction, every step impacts how your patio will ...

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 ...

A level (or any straightedge about two feet long) will help you keep your pavers level as you lay them in place. A stiff-bristled brush helps spread the dry sand that fills the gaps between pavers in ...