Video: DIY Paver Patio: Learn the Professional Tools for the Job

Exterior Designer Catherine Arensberg shares a must-have tool for installing a paver patio that will stand the test of time.

Installing a new paver patio is BACK BREAKING work, and most often best left to the professionals. But if you’re just dying to get out there to install your own paver patio, you need to know the tools professionals use to get the job done right. Sometimes, these tools come with industry slang names, like this one. I’ve never met anyone who calls this plate compactor by its real name. Instead, we all call it the silly, foolish, and totally fun name of WACKER PACKER. Silly name for a very serious tool, and one that is a must have for installing a paver patio that will stand the test of time.

Catherine Arensberg is an exterior designer who specializes in finding ways to create your ultimate outdoor space, no matter the budget. Learn more here: catherinearensberg.com

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