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 ...

Clean the edges of the patio where you'll later glue down the border pavers. Clean concrete means a stronger glue bond. Scrub the border area with a concrete cleaner. Any stiff brush will do, but a ...

A traditional base for an 11 x 13 paver or stone patio involves digging up and hauling out about six tons of dirt, and then bringing in the same amount of gravel. But, in some situations, you can save ...