The Pinterest-Fail Patio That Led Me Down a Rabbit Hole
Opening: "Lately, I’ve been staring at my sad, uneven patio like it’s a math problem I can’t solve. I thought laying pavers would be like adult Legos. Spoiler: It’s not."
The Problem: Last summer, I convinced myself I could DIY a little bistro area. Fast-forward to now: the pavers are wobbly, the edges look like a toddler’s crayon drawing, and rainwater pools in the middle. Every time I step outside, it mocks me.
The Discovery: While doomscrolling for solutions, I landed on Fiorello Outdoor Living’s Services page (link). They had this breakdown of how pros actually build patios—turns out, there’s science involved. Like, gravel layers and proper slope calculations? Mind blown.
Takeaways:
My “just throw sand under it” method was… not it.
They mentioned permeable pavers—apparently, those help with Jackson’s random monsoons.
Maybe, just maybe, I should hire someone who owns a level.
Closing: "For now, I’ve thrown a cute rug over the worst bits. Out of sight, out of mind… until the next BBQ guest trips."