This is my tutorial on how to put in a paver patio. I've learned more about it in the last few days than anyone would ever care to know. John and I had such a fun weekend (sarcasm intended) doing this project. We started out by digging a huge stinkin' hole. John had a great time doing that. Then, we carried tons (literally) of dirt from the front to the back yard that looked suprisingly familiar to the dirt we took out, although a litle more gravelly. Next we used a plate compactor to squish it all down and make it all level.