We traded a patch of grass for nights around the fire. 🔥 This big house came with the tiniest covered patio, and we wanted somewhere to gather, relax, and entertain. So we turned a patch of grass into a budget-friendly DIY paver patio—and now we have a whole new reason to spend evenings outside. Here’s how our project came together: • Measured the space to plan our layout and supplies. • Removed the top layer of grass and relocated the lawn sprinklers. • Graded the area and added aluminum edging to help establish the perimeter. • Laid weed barrier and staked it down. • Spread and leveled the sand. • Installed 24-by-24-inch pavers, rotating each one 90 degrees to create an alternating pattern. • Worked polymeric sand into the joints and gently misted it with water to help it set. • Built up the soil along the sides, where we’re hoping the grass will fill in next growing season. Then came the patio furniture, the fire pit, and a very satisfied Sterling. 🐾 From grass to gathering space,...