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 […]
Designing your paver patio can be a lot of fun. It’s a chance to be creative and install something in your yard that reflects who you are. But when most people think of a patio, they imagine a concrete colored rectangle. While that’s similar to a blank canvas, it can be difficult to come up […]
If you haven’t installed a paver patio or used pavers for other projects, you may wonder about cementing them in place. One of the advantages of paver patios, after all, is that you can easily remove damaged pavers and replace them. That’s not easily done if you use cement. While you can certainly use cement […]
While pavers can stand up to a lot of wear and tear, they’re not indestructible. The time will come when you notice that your paver patio has started showing its age. When you start seeing these signs, it’s time to determine if you’re going to repair or replace the patio. Switching out damaged pavers is […]
If you’ve determined that your paver patio needs to be completely replaced or if it’s simply not right for your space, you need to remove it. This may seem like a straightforward process, and it is, but there’s a little more to it than simply picking up the pavers and moving them. Here are the […]
