2020

When it comes to building a paver patio, you have three options in terms of materials. You can use brick, stone, or concrete. There are benefits to all of these options, of course, but there are also downsides. Let’s take a look at what each brings and why you may want to use them. Bricks […]

If you have an ugly concrete patio that you hate, you likely assume you’re going to have to tear the whole thing out before you can put in a nice paver patio. However, that’s not necessarily the case. If your concrete slab is level and is not too damaged, you can actually place your pavers […]

Want to make your basic paver patio a little more impressive? There are a few things you can do to take it to the next level, and they don’t require a lot of money or time. Here are a few little projects or tips you can use to make your paver patio look amazing. Add […]

You may only have space for a small paver patio in your yard, but that doesn’t mean it has to feel like a cramped outdoor area. There are a few little tricks you can use to make the patio feel a lot larger than it is. These tips will get rid of that claustrophobic feeling […]

Your paver patio doesn’t need a lot of care, but it does require some maintenance to keep the pavers looking great and to protect them from damage. While you should always take time to make any repairs or do any cleaning when you notice that it’s needed, there are two times out of the year […]

Over the years, weather can begin to take its toll on your paver patio. While pavers are very durable, they’re not completely indestructible. As they endure the heat, wind, water, ice, and snow, there’s a chance they could become damaged. Here are a few of the ways the weather can cause problems for your paver […]

If you’re considering selling your home, you may wonder if installing a paver patio will add to its value. However, that isn’t the question you should be asking. Instead, you really want the answer to two questions: first, will adding a paver patio help you sell your home more quickly, and second, will you recoup […]

Have you noticed some of the pavers in your patio have become uneven? There are a number of things that can cause this, including sinking pavers. When the soil under a paver can’t support the paver’s weight, that stone will begin to sink downwards. Fortunately, there is a pretty easy way of repairing this issue […]

After spending the time to create the perfect paver patio, the last thing you want is for it to get damaged. Unfortunately, one of the biggest types of damage to your paver patio occurs underneath it. Insects can get into the ground below your pavers and cause some major issues. If pests weaken the soil […]

You don’t have to put any sort of edge around your paver patio, but there are a few reasons why you should. First, edges help keep your pavers from shifting. Over time, they will start to drift outward if you don’t have an edge to keep them in. Second, it’s a great way of adding […]