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 ...

Preparing the ground to last a long time and installing the pavers is a time-intensive process. Grading and leveling might require extra equipment to add or remove dirt in order to level the ground.

Hardscaping can significantly improve the value of your home. If you've got a relatively flat lawn, there are a variety of beautiful DIY paver projects that will instantly elevate your landscaping.

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 ...