Aloha Gene,
In the archives there is a really great section about laying bricks 
and pavers. It is:
2. 7 Steps To Installing Your Own Walkway Or Driveway
Good luck!
Betsy

At 12:50 PM 5/26/2007, you wrote:

>Ok, folks, it's time to fix the jungle, also known as our backyard. 
>The proposed plan is to run some paver stones from the back steps 
>fifteen feet to the right, seven feet to the left, and ten feet out 
>from the steps. Now, this project will involve some digging, the 
>landlord has six or 8 stones already set which will need to be removed.
>My question is this. The ground involved is by no means level. It's 
>got divits and hillocks and little hummocks where the ground has 
>heaved up and contorted. I was thinking some sand and gravel will 
>help in leveling it out, since we can't afford to rent a dozer to 
>make everything smooth as the proverbial baby's bottom. So, I was 
>going to pour down the gravel till everything was nice and smooth 
>then pour down the sand to help stabilize the pavers. Will this 
>work? What other things can I do to make this a little easier.
>Thanks guys and have a cold one for me. It's hot!
>Oh oops, one more question. How many square footage is usually on a 
>pallet of paving stones?
>
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