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 ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- More and more homeowners are choosing to install pavers, rather than concrete, to finish outdoor surfaces like patios, porches, pool decks, sidewalks and driveways. Pavers ...

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 ...

Remove furniture, plants and all other objects from the patio. “Sweep off your paver patio to remove dirt, debris and leaf buildup,” Raboine says. Remove weeds from between pavers with a weeding tool.