Julian Cassell's DIY Blog

A paver path is straightforward to lay, and doesn’t require any mortar as effectively the whole thing is laid ‘dry’. Paver types and sizes vary with the ones shown here being a typical colour and design, but there are plenty of other options out there. The main consideration is how much compacting the sub base or foundation to the path will require. If you’re making a paved area for vehicles, read more »

In terms of creating a simple path, it doesn’t come much easier than laying some stepping stones. They can be made from slabs as shown here or you may wish to use some purpose-made decorative varieties. read more »

Take your time at the planning stage, if you have decided to lay a patio. After all, it’s a permanent feature and everything from choosing your slabs to ensuring good drainage needs close consideration before you begin work. On this latter point, it is important to maintain a gentle gradient away from your house and ideally towards groundwater drains. For small patios you only need a spirit level to judge gradients – for larger ones, laying out a sloping string line across the site provides an accurate guide to follow. read more »