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 ...

Clean the edges of the patio where you’ll later glue down the border pavers. Clean concrete means a stronger glue bond. Scrub the border area with a concrete cleaner. Any stiff brush will do, but a ...

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 ...

If you're looking to level up your backyard, building a paver patio is one of the smartest and most rewarding upgrades you can make. It adds living space, carves out room for grilling and gathering, ...

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 ...

Factors in Calculating Paver Patio Cost Paver patios are available in several options to suit homeowners’ preferences, from red brick to sandstone to tile. To purchase and install most pavers, ...

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 ...