Hello, my name is Eric and this is my DIY paving blog. Last summer, my mother called me up and said she couldn't stand the sight of the uneven and broken paving stones outside her home. I jumped in my car and drove over there to take a look. I know how to do a lot of things around the home, but I don't know how to pave a driveway. Thankfully, I called my friend Carl who used to be a paving contractor. One weekend, he taught me how to lift and replace the old paving with new tiles. I decided to start this blog to help others.
If you've decided to install natural stone pavers in your patio or garden, then you may have already chosen the type of stone you want to use. Your choices don't end there, however. You can also choose from a range of finishes for your stones. Your paving installer may have recommended you look at a flamed finish for the area you want to pave.
What is flamed stone and what are its benefits?
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