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 ...

Are brick pavers a thing of the past? There is no argument they can contribute a classic aesthetic to most outdoor designs. Their use dates back nearly 3,000 years when the Romans developed the notion ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...