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Most people have little problem with doing their own planting and landscaping, but when it comes to paving, many think you need to hire a contractor to do the hard work. Doing your own paving is much easier than you might think, though. There are just a few things to keep in mind if you are thinking about DIY paving, but if you follow these guidelines you’ll find the job much easier and more rewarding than you might have thought possible.

The first and most important thing is planning. You need to measure the area you are planning to pave, and remember always measure twice to get an accurate measurement. Then sit down with graph paper and pencil to draw out exactly how you want your DIY paving project to turn out. Make sure to properly scale your design on paper to the actual area you are paving. Once you have done the preliminary blueprint to your paving project, you need to figure out how much material you will need. A good home improvement store is a great source to find help in deciding how much material you will need (concrete, paving stones and rocks, etc.) as well as getting advice on the best tools to use.