Pavers Around a House Foundation: Slope, Siding Clearance, Weep Holes and Termites
Pavers around house foundation walls done right: 1/4 in per ft slope, 2 in below siding, weep holes kept clear, downspouts routed and a termite inspection gap.
Author: Umar Farooq
Staining Concrete Pavers: Choosing a Stain, Applying It and Sealing It In
Staining concrete pavers can refresh faded color or shift it darker. Which stain to use, how to test, spray and seal it, and when an enhancer is enough.
Techo-Bloc Pavers: Product Lines, Blu 60 Sizes, Finishes and Warranty
Techo Bloc pavers explained: driveway-rated pavers vs pedestrian slabs, Blu 60 and Blu 80 sizes and colors, HD² vs Klean-Bloc, and what the warranty covers.
Paver Bricks: Clay vs Concrete Brick, Holland Stone, Sizes and Grades
Paver bricks explained: clay vs concrete brick pavers, Holland stone, standard sizes and thickness, the ASTM grades to ask for, and honest pros and cons.
Driveway Paver Extension: Widening a Driveway With Pavers the Right Way
Plan a driveway paver extension that lasts: permits and setbacks, how wide to go, a base that matches, and a clean transition with the existing slab.
Turfstone Pavers: Grass Pavers You Can Park On, and How to Grow Grass in Them
What turfstone pavers are, where grass pavers work, how to install them on a gravel base, and how to grow grass in the cells so they hold up under cars.
Paver Curbing vs Poured Concrete Curbing: Which to Choose and How to Build a Paver Curb
Paver curbing vs poured concrete landscape curbing: cost, cracking, repairs and looks compared, plus how to build a raised paver curb that won't lean.
How to Overlay Concrete Steps with Pavers Without Creating a Trip Hazard
Overlay concrete steps with pavers the safe way: check the slab, plan riser heights to code, mortar or glue thin pavers, and finish with bullnose caps.
Paver Driveway: Pros, Cons, Materials and Design Ideas Before You Commit
Is a paver driveway right for you? Honest pros and cons vs concrete and asphalt, the best pavers for driveways, design ideas and how long pavers last.
Paver Stain Remover: How to Get Oil, Rust, Tire Marks, Paint and Leaf Stains Off Pavers
Which paver stain remover to use for oil, rust, tire marks, paint, tar and leaf stains, how to test it, and the mistakes that leave a bigger mark behind.