Digging around the yard unearthed a random paver or two - or hundred, all mix-matched and beautiful. As Mike and I stacked, we decided not to waste a single one. It was time to get creative, put the bricks to work, and learn to lay a patio. Materials Needed: Paver stones (reclaimed or new to suit your fancy) Crushed Gravel* Sand* Paver Sand Landscape Fabric * To determine the amount of gravel and sand needed, it takes some math. Multiply the length x width x height of your layer, all in…

What would provoke you to frantically call (not text or email) a friend or family member in the middle of the workday? An emergency, I imagine. But, this particular midday conversations with John, back in March, went something like Me: "I found old bricks, for free, on Craigslist. They're r

Installing the new and improved DOMINATOR Polymeric Sand is as easy as Sweep, Activate & Go! We've collected some of the top DOs and DON'Ts to help make your job even easier.

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Build this handsome backyard feature in one weekend.

Make DIY backyard walkways with these creative projects for outdoors. Stepping stones, wood plank paths, brick sidewalks and creative stone paver walk ways.

I have updated my blog post to answer many of your questions about this process so be sure to click the link at the bottom of this post! If you have a brick patio and are sick of those nasty weeds then you must try this solution! There is a way to get rid of patio weeks without using chemicals. A few years ago, we restructured our brick patio and added more bricks to it. Little did we realize that even though we used plastic sheeting under the bricks, weeds would find a home there re…

Build this handsome backyard feature in one weekend.

Polymeric sand is the final step to achieving a long-lasting paver installation. Learn the secrets to a perfect project in this Pro Tip blog.