This project shows how to build a backyard patio without using traditional pavers. The goal was to create a solid, usable outdoor space without the extra cost and labor that pavers usually require.

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 ...

To expand a well-used covered porch for grilling and storage, this project breaks down how to build a paver patio step by step—just like the pros do it. From excavation to the final sweep of poly sand ...