If you're hankering for a satisfying DIY, you can piece together your own flagstone paver patio ... finished patio project: a 15-foot diameter flagstone pad with a smokeless brick fire pit.

A brick patio is a great way to enjoy your backyard ... If you are opting for a DIY paver patio, keep in mind the cost of renting necessary equipment like a wet masonry saw, jackhammer, sod ...