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From the lens How to Create a Patio with Stone Pavers : A Step-by-Step DIY.

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Did you find this step-by-step project helpful and easy to follow? Do you have any questions about any of the steps on how to work with patio stone pavers? Have you actually done a job like this yourself? Would you be able to create your own patio? I'd love to hear from you. Please take a moment to drop me a line!



  • DanielGlynn May 9, 2012 @ 10:11 pm | delete
    Great lense! I have one of those above ground pools and this would make a great base for it. Thanks!
  • MSchindel May 8, 2012 @ 3:02 pm | delete
    This is a wonderfully-done lens with excellent step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and clear process photos! I'm exhausted just reading about all the work you did, and I'm so glad you have been able to enjoy the fruits of your labor ever since. Happy grilling! :)
  • JoyfulReviewer May 5, 2012 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    Very informative lens ... full of helpful details and nice pics to help us visualize each step. ~~Blessed~~
  • sheilamarie May 2, 2012 @ 1:09 pm | delete
    Thanks, Julie! This is a project we will be doing soon, and you're lens will be very helpful.
  • CreativeXpressions May 1, 2012 @ 9:28 pm | delete
    Of course your lens is helpful ~ Are you kidding!?! Your step-by-step guide will make this DIY project go much smoother. Who knows? Maybe Rocky the Raccoon will come to approve our project too, :-) Great photos!
  • Ruthi Apr 25, 2012 @ 9:42 am | delete
    This is a fantastic article on how to create a patio with stone pavers; a terrific do-it-yourself project. Adding my blessings and a bit o' sunshine. (Which I am sure you and Rocky the Raccoon will enjoy!)
  • Deadicated Apr 19, 2012 @ 8:17 pm | delete
    You have some really great Lenses; of course I found it helpful, you illustrated the process so beautifully (makes me want to roll up my sleeves and get busy).
  • CustomWeddingInvitations Apr 18, 2012 @ 7:23 pm | delete
    I would love to be get a stone patio with my Squidoo earnings. I'll add it to my list.
  • virtualboy Apr 18, 2012 @ 12:04 pm | delete
    I'm seriously considering it
  • Blonde_Blythe Apr 16, 2012 @ 1:08 pm | delete
    Rocky the Raccoon is a pretty smart little guy; he knows perfection when he sees it! Great job--on the patio, and the lens! :)
  • Mickie_G Apr 15, 2012 @ 9:47 am | delete
    Another great how-to page. My husband and I have been talking about making one of these patios for quite a while. Will bookmark this page and use it often. Thanks!
  • gatornic15 Apr 12, 2012 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    This is a really great step-by-step lens. Our backyard is unfinished at the moment, and I am looking for ideas. I just might use pavers in the design.
  • gypsykitschpress Apr 9, 2012 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    We have an area in our yard that we want to do this once Spring truly settles in. This was very helpful. I also tweeted it to my 98,000 followers as I think they will also find it helpful.
  • entertainmenteveryday Apr 5, 2012 @ 9:39 am | delete
    My husband and I tackled this project last summer and we would have loved to follow this guide. Great information!
  • jordanmilesbasketballstuff Apr 5, 2012 @ 5:04 am | delete
    wow, this will help me with my next project at home.. thank you for sharing this tips.. Well done!
  • garagerob Apr 4, 2012 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    Super helpful -- great post!!
  • John_Michael Apr 1, 2012 @ 10:51 pm | delete
    wonderful presentation and instruction
  • LaraineRose Apr 1, 2012 @ 1:46 am | delete
    Our industrious son-in-law has been building a patio at the back of their home and until now, after I read your lens here, I didn't know how much work it is. I will have to take him a thermos of coffee and some home-made biscuits. Blessed.
  • DebiJones Mar 31, 2012 @ 12:07 am | delete
    WOW! A Great info packed lens! Thanks for sharing this! I would love to create a dream patio complete with paver stones, lots of seating and planters and an authentic outdoor pizza oven!
  • Richard_Mathiason Mar 28, 2012 @ 9:41 am | delete
    Definitely bookmarked this for future use. Great step by step plans. Thank you!
  • goo2eyes Mar 25, 2012 @ 12:57 pm | delete
    got carrried away with my story and forgot that i blessed this lens which won the purple star.
  • goo2eyes Mar 25, 2012 @ 12:56 pm | delete
    my husband and i do everything in and out of the house. i was mixing the cement while he put the green patio tiles in place. when i helped him, i used my fingers to take some cement out from the edges of the tiles and boy, i got bruises in my fingers afterwards.
  • virtualboy Mar 25, 2012 @ 5:30 am | delete
    I've watched them create a Patio with Stone Pavers on diy,nice lens again
  • BucketTruck Mar 22, 2012 @ 3:38 pm | delete
    I laid some pavers for a sidewalk once. I did with very little instruction and it came out pretty good. I wish I had checked this out before I did it, I'm sure it would have turned out much better. I'm going to bookmark this in case I do this again. :)
  • ArtByLinda Mar 21, 2012 @ 11:15 am | delete
    This is a great tututorial, are you ready to come put ours in? LOL We have had the pavers for over a year, started moving dirt and leveling it. Just need to actually get the sand and go from there. Going to bookmark this page for your helpful step by step directions. Blessed!
  • sellhousefastusa Mar 19, 2012 @ 2:58 pm | delete
    I am going to refer my brother to this lens so can check it out as well - great informative instructional article ...thanks
  • Beetlemania Mar 17, 2012 @ 5:08 am | delete
    Beautiful patio; it looks like a great place to hang out!
  • flinnie Mar 16, 2012 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    Hi this look great,I would love to put one on the side of my house.I just might be able to do this myself.I love D.I.Y.Great patio.
  • iijuan12 Mar 16, 2012 @ 12:23 am | delete
    I made mosaic trivets with my kids in a similar manner to this. It was difficult work! I can't image doing an entire patio. You've done a great job laying out all the steps, though! Blessed and liked.
  • clouda9 Mar 15, 2012 @ 5:39 pm | delete
    Just what I needed for hubs ;) I love emailing him his "honey do list". *Blessed today because this how to create a patio with stone pavers is filled with your personal recommendations and touches.
  • DebMartin Mar 15, 2012 @ 10:27 am | delete
    Hey. Maybe I can actually do this! Thanks, d
  • GregCunningham Mar 15, 2012 @ 7:47 am | delete
    Wow, great information. looks like you put a lot of time into this lens. Thanks
  • Ladymermaid Mar 14, 2012 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    Lol...I was impressed that Rocky got in on the approval process for your new patio. I'm sure he was quite curious as to the going ons in your yard. Wonderful article on do it yourself home projects.
  • justgoing Mar 12, 2012 @ 2:42 pm | delete
    Great lens, I'm looking forward to owning my own house and adding neat features to it - perhaps I'll remember your advice when time has come :-)
  • durhamfaye@yahoo.com Mar 12, 2012 @ 11:59 am | delete
    Very nice lens. Thanks for demystifying the process for me.
  • ---Chazz Mar 12, 2012 @ 11:18 am | delete
    Very impressive job - looks great! (the patio AND the lens). Blessed and featured on "Wing-ing it on Squidoo," my tribute to the best lenses I've found since donning my wings.
  • sousababy Mar 12, 2012 @ 10:14 am | delete
    Forgot to mention, googled + 1 too.
  • sousababy Mar 12, 2012 @ 10:13 am | delete
    This is such a timely lens . . adding it to Squidoo people with a good heart - Part IV.
  • BloggingMogul Mar 11, 2012 @ 1:44 pm | delete
    Thanks, very helpful lens. I'll try to do my patio my self after reading this guide.
  • KathyMcGraw Mar 10, 2012 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    I remember this :)
  • Socialcard Mar 9, 2012 @ 9:21 pm | delete
    Once I move out of my apartment, I'm definitely creating a patio similar to one of these! Thanks for the lens!
  • sousababy Mar 9, 2012 @ 7:47 pm | delete
    I will have to show this to my man-servant since I need to protect the side of my home somehow this year (water pools there). Oh I love that Rocky the Raccoon paid you a visit and hey, I am all for the toast of champagne - even if I am only a spectator. Even your lenses which involve hard manual labor turn out to be fun!
  • TrialError Mar 9, 2012 @ 11:29 am | delete
    I'm considering using stone pavers for my own project. Thanks for the lens.
  • jimbarnes Mar 8, 2012 @ 9:26 pm | delete
    great lenses also wishing you happy international women's day,
  • jacinto888 Mar 8, 2012 @ 1:25 pm | delete
    Guess I have so work to do in the backyard. :) Nice lens, great info!
  • top_10 Mar 8, 2012 @ 11:37 am | delete
    Happy International Women's Day
  • RanaSatendra Mar 7, 2012 @ 11:43 pm | delete
    That looks fun !
  • Jennifer_Glennon Mar 7, 2012 @ 10:58 pm | delete
    This is great and is giving me plenty of ideas when I get an outdoor area where I can do this.
  • Koupie Mar 7, 2012 @ 8:31 am | delete
    I love the screened in outdoor area, that is something I have always hoped for.. We had someone do our patio last spring , we used to do our own, but bad backs now. Nice to see this lens on the front page :)
  • ViJuvenate Mar 6, 2012 @ 1:51 pm | delete
    Man. All I want to do right now is go outside and create a masterpiece! :o) Great job on the lens. I love building projects and would do nothing else if I could - outdoor work in the yard and garden, interspersed with homemaking. Perfect.
  • juliavm Mar 6, 2012 @ 10:25 am | delete
    It does look easier than I thought it would be. Great lens.
  • cffutah Mar 6, 2012 @ 8:44 am | delete
    Well done on the detail to putting a patio in. I haven't been this glued to what you wrote on the photos you've added since the last time I had the tv channel on a fishing show. *blessed by a squid angel*
  • pyngthyngs Mar 5, 2012 @ 11:07 pm | delete
    This lens is extremely motivating and very informative. It looks like the patio came out just great. Thanks for sharing.
  • paullenton Mar 5, 2012 @ 4:58 pm | delete
    Nice lens, Julie! I have just finished my brother's new driveway with slate, framed with bricks.
    It makes me tired to see someone working now! Thanks for sharing!
  • curious0927 Mar 5, 2012 @ 3:00 pm | delete
    Exceptional!
  • ItayasDesigns Mar 5, 2012 @ 2:06 pm | delete
    Fantastic instructions! Can't imagine us doing it ourselves but I would love to. :)
  • BestLaminateInc Mar 5, 2012 @ 1:43 pm | delete
    Nice Lens! I put in a stone patio myself about 2 years ago and while it took me a while to get it the way I wanted it, it was definitely worth the time.
  • CountrySunshine Mar 5, 2012 @ 9:21 am | delete
    I've been wanting to put in a stone paver patio for quite some time. You make it look easy, so I might just attempt it. Thanks for the instructions!
  • BestLaminateInc Mar 5, 2012 @ 7:52 am | delete
    There is still snow in Cleveland, so all outdoor projects are on hold...Thank you for inspiration...and as always tons of usefull tips (and pictures).
  • Mar 3, 2012 @ 5:37 pm | delete
    Have to admit I am feeling Inspired! I've done very simple paths. So that most likely what I'll do again. I am an informal gardener so I like natural simplistic paths. But level is Good. TY for the good ideas.
  • JoyfulReviewer Mar 2, 2012 @ 6:30 pm | delete
    With your thorough instructions and photos, I just might give this DIY project a try.
  • BuckHawk Feb 29, 2012 @ 2:55 pm | delete
    Happy Leap Day! With spring coming, I definitely learned what my summer project will be this year!
  • teristazko Feb 27, 2012 @ 3:27 am | delete
    I have never attempted to do the patio pavers, but you make it look so easy. Very informative...great lens.
  • infiniti9977 Feb 18, 2012 @ 9:47 am | delete
    I enjoyed this Lens very informative.And being a professional installer for 26 years I'd say I know a thing or two about patios and walkways.Great work fantastic lens.
  • Ohohdon Feb 8, 2012 @ 8:54 am | delete
    I love the fact that you eyeballed it instead of using the string and level (and admitted it). That's how I roll, too.
  • cheesebaskets Feb 7, 2012 @ 10:43 am | delete
    Stone flooring nowadays are very stylish, durable and looks natural. You can create it by yourself and what better way to reward your work than cooking with Char Broil Patio Grills
  • winlin Feb 4, 2012 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    Love it! I'll be doing a project on this order Spring of "2010" I'll use this lens as a reference.
  • sukkran Feb 3, 2012 @ 10:49 pm | delete
    fantastic. your step by step instructions are clear and useful. you made me a patio stone paver. thanks
  • Sylvestermouse Feb 3, 2012 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    Fabulous and beautiful! I love that little raccoon picture :)
  • kathysart Feb 2, 2012 @ 12:34 pm | delete
    Wow oh wow, I am just MAJOR impressed with you. Is there nothing you don't know? You are like a wonder woman here with this lens on .."pavers"? Wow! I just adore you even more for this. I absolutely love it. I've never done this but now I can see that maybe I can.. whoot whoot.. I am woman hear me roar!
  • bejeezers Feb 1, 2012 @ 4:46 pm | delete
    This was incredibly helpful. Don't feel at all phased at taking on the patio this summer after reading this lense.
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Jan 27, 2012 @ 10:51 am | delete
    As a DIY fanatic, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the creation and full transformation of your paver project. Love the pattern you chose for your paver layout. Beautifully done and presented. Thanks!
  • collettehrock Dec 2, 2011 @ 12:01 am | delete
    Love this DIY stuff, people can really do anything if they put their mind to it, another one of your great lenses
  • dfroray Nov 17, 2011 @ 5:29 pm | delete
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  • pkdasilva Nov 17, 2011 @ 4:10 am | delete
    Hi, your stone patio creation lens is great. This gave me some ideas.
  • mikeguerro221 Oct 28, 2011 @ 2:20 am | delete
    this is fantastic. great job!
  • Pastiche Oct 19, 2011 @ 9:24 pm | delete
    Just stopping back to revisit ... and bless. I have paver walkway projects planned for next spring at the Vermont house. We love our paver patio in PA.
  • pawpaw911 Oct 9, 2011 @ 2:57 pm | delete
    Very useful. Thanks.
  • hlkljgk Sep 15, 2011 @ 3:30 pm | delete
    Congratulations on being featured on the 50 Crafts I Want To Try MonsterBoard!
  • luke_bell Sep 7, 2011 @ 4:04 am | delete
    Great Lens - you've obviously spent some time producing the content on here and it certainly pays off.
  • thrivingmom Aug 19, 2011 @ 3:52 pm | delete
    My husband just did this last summer for a spot of land that kept getting really muddy right next to our house. I love it.
  • phoenix-arizona-friends Jul 15, 2011 @ 6:14 pm | delete
    Cool lens.
  • bakerwoman Jun 23, 2011 @ 8:17 pm | delete
    Bravo, great job. It is nice for you to show the before and after and the step by step process. Sounds like a lot of back-breaking work, but I guess you were able to do it.
    Thanks for sharing.
  • fotolady49 Jun 19, 2011 @ 11:37 pm | delete
    Fantastic 'How to do' lens! I want to do a patio project in the near future, so I will bookmark this so I can refer back to it. 5*****
  • gonzalezdenise Jun 18, 2011 @ 4:26 am | delete
    Thanks, wonderful ideas, and I love it.
  • KathyMcGraw Jun 3, 2011 @ 11:11 pm | delete
    I always wanted to make a patio and walkway with stone pavers but never got around to it. Great step by step directions, and now I know that my back sure won't be able to handle all this! Enjoy your new patio///I see the BBQ is already there waiting :)
  • MaxReily May 23, 2011 @ 7:12 pm | delete
    Coincidentally, my daughter and I are in the midst of doing our lower-level patio with pavers. It's being done in stages, because it won't stop raining! We've managed to get it about three-fourths finished, and it's looking good! I loved seeing how your project progressed!
  • ShirlW May 21, 2011 @ 4:51 pm | delete
    what a thorough "how to" lens. Rocky doesn't look all that friendly!
  • Y-Seal May 4, 2011 @ 11:44 pm | delete
    Great installation job! Be sure to take the proper steps to having them regularly power washed and sealed! Cheers, check out my lens for sealing
  • katiecolette May 3, 2011 @ 8:29 am | delete
    Patio with stone pavers is on my "to do list" - hopefully, we will get to it this summer :)
  • Beautiful-Bridal Apr 16, 2011 @ 4:29 am | delete
    Beautiful lens! My husband has made several patios with stone pavers in different homes that we've owned and I just love them.
  • naturegirl7 Apr 1, 2011 @ 8:35 pm | delete
    No fooling, this is a wonderful lens. I'm in your neighborhood for only today and I'm leaving a blessing from the Angel of Farmyard Animals.
  • aesta1 Mar 21, 2011 @ 7:59 pm | delete
    I did our backyard patio once. My husband was on a business trip just a week after we've moved to an old house we have completely renovated. I took courage one weekend under the watching and surprised gaze of our new neighbors. I can't really carry things but I managed somehow to bring home all those paving stones and used my old luggage to transport them from my car to the back. Armed with a book, I did it. Home Depot is always useful. I surprised myself but the front yard, I hired a contractor. I don't think I could ever muster such courage!
  • prosperity66 Mar 12, 2011 @ 8:16 am | delete
    I'd like to rework my patio however, I can't. I'm two left handed, you know. But I enjoyed my second visit on this page, it's always delightful to read your writings, Julie.
  • sidther Feb 24, 2011 @ 5:32 pm | delete
    Very helpful! We will be starting our yard in 3 weeks, the patio is the first part of our big project! Thanks!
  • HarmonyArtMom Feb 14, 2011 @ 9:32 am | delete
    Love the detailed photos and explanations. We just did a walkway in our front yard with pavers...love it! The added attraction to us has been that it does not freeze up in the cold wet weather...no slipping! We are going to be doing another area in our backyard and I will remember some of your tips. Thanks for the lovely lens!
    Adding to my favorites and leaving a special Angel Blessing.
  • tssfacts Jan 18, 2011 @ 8:20 am | delete
    Great article. Easy to follow detail instructions. The patio look wonderful in your after photo. Blessed by SquidAngel. You are featured on Home and Garden SquidAngel.
  • EditorDave Dec 31, 2010 @ 1:56 am | delete
    Nice lens! You've inspired me to work a bit in my own backyard. (I better get a good supply of Motrin and Bengay... *sigh*) ... I've liked, favorited, thumbs-upped, and lensrolled your masterpiece to my watergardens lens! Congrats on a great job!
  • toptips2008 Dec 17, 2010 @ 3:41 pm | delete
    very great work, very helpful guide full of easy instructions and photos, really amazing lens, thanks
    patios designs
  • brutus1 Nov 29, 2010 @ 9:02 pm | delete
    Great job- you made it look really easy. Very thorough and detailed lens. Hope you are enjoying your patio!
  • ICanCook Oct 29, 2010 @ 8:52 pm | delete
    Such a good lens you've made and I feel a bit of envy since my husband also made a patio last summer and I failed to capture it's progress on video. Ok, I live and learn. I'll never let another project go by with me documenting it for my lens.
  • minirich Oct 20, 2010 @ 4:39 pm | delete
    This looks great, im only a little concerned about the base, it looks a little thin and not enough compressed.
    I like the different color of the stone pavers. I usually use natural stone with uneven edges, ist more challeng to lay but it looks great.
    You can be proud you did it your self, i know people who are not able to make up their mind to order it from a professional craftsman.
  • akarki Oct 14, 2010 @ 1:34 pm | delete
    very nice patio, and very clear instuctions. i am glad for Nick's suggestion about the sealing sand, i am doing some DIY work at home and i will use it. thank you, Julie for this so useful lens.
  • ShamanicShift Oct 2, 2010 @ 2:51 pm | delete
    These are very clear instructions and photos--great, useful lens.
  • Nick Sep 29, 2010 @ 8:21 am | delete
    Very nice patio, but be careful. You only tamped down the sand until it made a firm base. Over time the patio might or should sink in certain spots. In the future i would reccomend a more solid base, bout a foot of 3/4 inch gravel thats tampered so water drainage isnt a problem. And i saw you did lay plastic down, which will work but in most cases it's not good for the environment and doesnt give the ground room to breath for drainage. I would use landscaping fabric instead of plastic. And 1 more thing. I did notice your spaces inbetween the pavers is pretty thick. And you filled it in with the remaining leveling sand. This works, but its easy to be washed away. They make a sealing sand that goes in the cracks just like you did with a broom. And once you spray it with water it creates a permanent seal. This will prevent growth of roots and weeds and most likely give it a professional looking shine when its finished. When you have a deeper base like i suggest, it's easier to eliminate the weed problem. Plastic doesnt always work. But all in all. I think you did a great job, and it looks real nice.
  • Jack2205 Sep 21, 2010 @ 8:55 pm | delete
    I have done a lot of DIY projects with bricks, stone, and cement in my garden. I wanted to go to school to learn to do it as a career.
  • daoine Sep 18, 2010 @ 2:55 am | delete
    Looks great! It is very satisfying to do something like paving or tiling yourself. It's just a little bit tricky so that it's impressive, but not so much so that it makes it stressful.
  • LindaJM Sep 13, 2010 @ 5:48 pm | delete
    Very nicely done! I appreciate the step-by-step lessons here!
  • poddys Sep 11, 2010 @ 1:56 pm | delete
    Wow you make it look so easy. Great idea to take photos while the job is being done. Saves you getting dirty maybe lol :) Love the picture of Rocky...
  • awelldressedbullet Sep 10, 2010 @ 7:12 am | delete
    What extremely useful information, great pictures and easy to follow instructions, now if only I had a nice patio to put those nice patio stones on LOL Landscaping and gardening aren't my thing * pouts * Hubby did a wonderful job, and is most deserving of those bad ass moose droppings, or was hubby bad ass? I keep getting mixed up LOL, either way squidhugs for you both! - Kathy
  • d-artist Sep 8, 2010 @ 9:44 am | delete
    Hello my friend Julie! Very informative lens...don't know how I missed this lens.
    My hubby made a walkway around the side and back of our house to our patio...he got inspired to do this after he laid over a thousand bricks on the "Walkway of Honor" (Medal of Honor recipients in our county) it took a long time with his fellow Vet's, and a huge successful opening ceremony on Veteran's Day (visitors buy a brick, we inscribe the name they give us honoring of a Vet, this is how it got paid for)
  • paperfacets Jun 14, 2010 @ 1:15 pm | delete
    Thanks for the how to. I am planning a small deck on our slope for a couple of chairs and this is helping me think about the layout. Still in the thinking stages. Bought the chairs only.
  • prosperity66 Jun 13, 2010 @ 7:08 am | delete
    I'm green with envy! It's beautiful! We use a lot of pavers for patio and even for sidewalk here, it's the rage for 15 years now - and safer than blue stone, that we used to use for such purpose. OK, I'm off to look and find a man that would take do the job - hahaha.
  • JaguarJulie Jun 14, 2010 @ 8:43 am | delete
    Say Dom! My hubby took care to provide what he thought was helpful steps, and incorporating the correct pictures so that anybody could do this project. It is something I could not try if my back and hips hold out. Let me know when you try it. Love to see those pictures!
  • Greekgeek Jun 9, 2010 @ 5:22 pm | delete
    Hmmm. I wish my back were not shot already, or I would use your information to CORRECT the lousy job done by the previous homeowner to my semi-paved patio. But maybe I should add new levelling sand.

    Yours looks lovely. At least now if I get mine redone I'll know what to do!
  • JaguarJulie Jun 10, 2010 @ 6:41 am | delete
    Well my dear, WE surely hear you about having a shot back! Hubby had to work between issues he had -- lots of ibuprofen! I helped with the hauling of the stone pavers as I too have had serious back issues, but had "surgery" in May 1996 that has held up thus far! The patio still looks great and gets daily use for our feral cats' feedings. Thanks so much for dropping by!
  • BigGirlBlue Apr 22, 2010 @ 1:27 pm | delete
    You again? LOL

    Your informative lens has been blessed.
  • Demaw Mar 25, 2010 @ 9:09 am | delete
    Patio and lens very nicely done. 5*
  • Heather426 Mar 11, 2010 @ 11:42 pm | delete
    Great job, I might even be able to do this! Oh, yeah, forgot, my back can't do it...5*
  • flowergardener Mar 3, 2010 @ 1:22 pm | delete
    Hey, I've seen this lens before! Really shocked that it didn't reflect my star rating. It's ok tho, I've re-rated it (a 5!) I want to do something like this, but don't think I'll use brick. Weirdo me wants something I've created........like maybe those kits you can get to make your own stepping stones?!
  • RawBill Mar 1, 2010 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    This is great information. I have never seen that type of edging that you can stake into pace. I like that!
  • kiwisoutback Feb 22, 2010 @ 8:51 am | delete
    Great work! Looks like you've covered everything in this tutorial. You didn't skip a thing (and there are so many tutorials that DO miss things, this is awesome). I would definitely be able to tackle this project with this info.
  • HorseAndPony Nov 9, 2009 @ 10:11 pm | delete
    This was very clear and easy to follow. Your patio looks great and I love Rocky the Raccoon.
  • daria369 Oct 30, 2009 @ 6:15 am | delete
    I've always admired paved streets, driveways and patios. To me they have a special, hard to describe charm to them. Great lens, all stars... :)
  • 24websurf Oct 23, 2009 @ 11:49 am | delete
    I remember when you were working on this project and thought "now that would be a great lens idea!" The colors are just beautiful and you are going force me to do this in the Spring :)
    ~ Blessings to you, Julie ~
  • AndyPo Sep 24, 2009 @ 8:47 am | delete
    Excellent advice. One day I shall make a patio. Maybe next spring...
  • MiaBellezza Sep 23, 2009 @ 9:04 pm | delete
    Great tips JaguarJulie, 5* and lensrolled into Unique Outdoor Flooring. Cute coon too!
  • houstondavid26 Sep 20, 2009 @ 1:33 pm | delete
    Very good informative lens on How to create a Patio with stone pavers. i have also some good info about Flagstone Patio.
  • hlkljgk Sep 4, 2009 @ 10:25 am | delete
    nicely done. thanks for the info.
  • rayban Sep 2, 2009 @ 5:29 am | delete
    You've done a wonderful job with this lens! That sure is one handsome guy in those photos.
  • jeffwend Sep 1, 2009 @ 11:32 pm | delete
    I have been procrastinating doing this same thing. I had some questions about the base and this lens answered them perfectly.
  • FantasyDesigns Aug 31, 2009 @ 11:56 pm | delete
    Awesome tips! 5 *'s!
  • Ally Aug 14, 2009 @ 4:10 pm | delete
    Great instructions - thank you! I'm not brave enough to tackle a whole patio but plan to put stone pavers on either side of my yard's side gate to prevent my dog from pulling his Houdini act and digging through the ground on either side of the chain link fence. Cheers!
  • Suzie-Shine Aug 7, 2009 @ 11:39 am | delete
    What a super lens. I remember when I was little helping / hindering my father when he created a patio. It's still there today so I did a good job. Okay he did!
    Suzie
  • Frankster Aug 6, 2009 @ 6:54 pm | delete
    Absolutely excellent lens and how nicely the patio came out! Bear hugs, Frankie
  • dannym29 Aug 5, 2009 @ 3:47 pm | delete
    Hi,

    Well done this is a brilliant lens, it is very informative and makes for brilliant reading.
  • dannym29 Aug 4, 2009 @ 6:37 am | delete
    Hi,

    I really like this lens, it is very informative and has great tips.
  • Dave Gowan Aug 1, 2009 @ 10:23 pm | delete
    I am sitting next to Jaguar Julie at this time and she is telling me she is so proud of this project, but all I saw is her taking photos of Ray working the whole time. what's that about!
  • ImproveMeU Jul 30, 2009 @ 10:20 am | delete
    I love your lens, I could this lens last weekend when we were building our deck. Thanks for our 5 star lens. Keep up the Great work
  • Manbiki Jul 27, 2009 @ 11:43 am | delete
    Great lens Best Info
  • mysticmama Jul 24, 2009 @ 9:12 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens and very easy to understand :-)
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Jul 21, 2009 @ 1:19 pm | delete
    Nicely done & blessed. My husband has been promising my eldest son that he 'could' build a patio this summer...

    I wonder if there are any cold weather considerations when you build a patio? (We're in central Canada.)
  • spirituality Jul 21, 2009 @ 9:46 am | delete
    Well done & congrats on that purple star :)
  • JustBon-Crochet-Designs Jul 21, 2009 @ 1:22 am | delete
    Wow! A lot of hard work, Julie, both on the patio and the lens. And they've both turned out beautifully :) Congrats on the Purple Star!
  • RinchenChodron Jul 20, 2009 @ 9:54 pm | delete
    Great job - congrats on your purple star!
  • andreaberrios Jul 20, 2009 @ 12:39 am | delete
    Beautiful, I love the stone pavers! Home Improvement is one of my favorite things! Keep up the good work... 5*
  • CherylK Jul 19, 2009 @ 8:05 pm | delete
    A stellar lens, Julie! I believe that anyone could do this just following your directions. Now if only I needed a patio! Congrats on the Purple Star, too.
  • Marelisa Jul 17, 2009 @ 1:49 pm | delete
    How awesome, one minute you don't have a patio, and the next you do! I'm not really the do-it-yourself kind of person when it comes to home improvement, but it sure is fun to watch those who are beautify their homes. Love Rocky the Racoon posing for you. :-) Congratulations on your purple star.
  • BigGirlBlue Jul 17, 2009 @ 12:39 am | delete
    That's a great how to. DH and I have been thinking about doing a small section in the front so this was helpful.
  • sachin Jul 16, 2009 @ 10:30 pm | delete
    Excellent instructions .....and the pics are so relevant.
  • Pmona Jul 16, 2009 @ 6:25 pm | delete
    Great job on the lens, and the patio!
  • dc64 Jul 15, 2009 @ 1:06 pm | delete
    Geez...you really are Wonder Woman! Congrats on the purple star.
  • Pastiche Jul 15, 2009 @ 1:02 pm | delete
    Terrific job and beautiful work on the stone paver patio. Now you just need to make a nice sand cast leaf birdbath and use it for Rocky's nibble dish ...
  • mbgphoto Jul 15, 2009 @ 9:02 am | delete
    This is an excellent lens! Great step by step instructions! 5*
  • mulberry Jul 14, 2009 @ 7:39 pm | delete
    Great how to lens, I need to keep this handy, just in case!
  • bdkz Jul 14, 2009 @ 6:57 pm | delete
    Excellent job on this!
  • ronpass Jul 14, 2009 @ 3:57 pm | delete
    Great step-by-step information - I created a patio with bricks (placed on their side) many years ago. I can appreciate the planning and back-breaking work involved, not the least of which is carting the materials into position. Excellent lens again, JaguarJulie.
  • WendyKrick Jul 14, 2009 @ 3:37 pm | delete
    Very nice lens! 5 stars!
  • CreativeArtist Jul 14, 2009 @ 3:16 pm | delete
    Looks great! Lots of good tips and instructions.
  • Susan52 Jul 14, 2009 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    Wow, very complete! Except for the physical labor (the hauling), I think I could do this myself with your directions. Excellent documentation, directions, and pictures!
  • WhiteOak50 Jul 14, 2009 @ 10:56 am | delete
    This is wonderful. Do you know what would be a great addition to the whole setting, some Moonflower Vines. In the evening when you are enjoying your new patio, the air could be filled with the enchanting scent from the MoonFlower. They are easy to grow from seed-just be sure to soak them over night. This flower only blooms one time, one night but it is worth it growing. They are some of the most beautiful flowers. They love to climb so you would need something for them to climb on. But when I seen your finished project, that is the first thing that came to mind. Wonderful job as always with your lens!
  • poutine Jul 14, 2009 @ 10:22 am | delete
    I wish my husband would do things of that nature, but
    it's not his "genre".

    Your husband did a great job with the patio and you
    did a great one detailing and photographing everything.

    A 5

    Poutine
  • ChineseKitesforKids Jul 14, 2009 @ 9:29 am | delete
    My Dad is working on this same project for the front patio right now. Hes got some baby palm trees that he's integrating into his design. Great lens!
  • lilkon Jul 14, 2009 @ 9:25 am | delete
    Well the master mason certainly out did himself on this project, looks great Julie but you really back off on the old boy or you will totally mess up his golf game. PROTEST a bit at least drag your feet Ray.
  • chefkeem Jul 14, 2009 @ 9:07 am | delete
    Learned something. Thanks.
    --Bob Vila
  • lilkon Jul 14, 2009 @ 7:58 am | delete
    This project looks like a great muscle builder but did the back survive? Has the golf game impoved because of all this effort? The photographer did an excellent job. What's next on the adgenda?
  • rms Jul 14, 2009 @ 7:54 am | delete
    Please come to my house and build me a patio too! I LOVE it!

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