Want to know how to build a patio? If your front porch or backyard needs a makeover, a new patio may just be what you need. And, to make it easy for you, we've broken down this free video series from GardenContinuumINC on how to build a DIY patio. DIY Patio For The Homestead I’ve always wanted to have a patio in the homestead but just thinking about it makes me think of how much I’ll be spending. Just thinking about hiring a contractor to do the job makes it seem not worth it. So I spoke to my hubby and decided, we can build it ourselves! So if you also want to try your building skills, try this. It may take more than a weekend though.   Materials For Building A Patio: Paver Crushed Bank Packable Sand Wooden Stakes Landscape fabric   Tools You’ll Need: Hammer Tape Measure Chalk Line Line Level Level Garden Rake Hearing Protection Wheelbarrow Safety Glasses Sod Cutter Tamper Masonry Saw gloves Garden Hose Shovel Brick Hammer Mason String line Push broom   It's another beautiful day at the homestead! #HappyHomesteading | : @abidinghomestead A post shared by Homesteading (@homesteadingusa) on Apr 11, 2017 at 4:13am PDT   Let Us Start Building A DIY Patio! Step 1: Set-Up The Base Set a 9-inch depth for your base. Layer a crushed bank to your base. To ensure that you base is set-up properly, watch the full video and learn the steps on how set-up your patio base. Hit play to start video below or watch it here:   Step 2: Placing The Bedding Sand And Pavers Use wood and steel bars to keep the sand even and use a chalk line to keep the paver aligned. Make sure to watch the full video for placing the bedding sand and pavers, it will show everything about bedding sand and pavers. Hit play to start video below or watch it here:   Step 3: Cutting Pavers And Adding The Joint Sand Use a masonry saw to cut pavers for designing your patio or to make sure that all the pavers are in perfect shape. After all the pavers are set, sweep the jointing sand over the cracks of the bricks.The jointing sand will work as a binder once watered. Let it dry. | Your patio is ready, my fellow homesteaders! Wasn’t that easy? To properly cut the pavers and add the joint sand take some time to watch the full video below or watch it here.   A patio is a perfect spot to take some time to catch up on a busy day or just relax and unwind. This DIY patio that we've learned to create today is another great project to add to any homestead. I don't want any envy brows from you but I just want you to know how fun it was when we build ours and now, it's a place where I and my husband can really take some time to observe and enjoy the comfort homesteading life have brought us. What do you think of this DIY patio? Will you give a try? Let us know how it went and share your experience with us in the comments section below. Want another DIY project for your homestead? Learn how to build zip line and you'll have long hours of play time with your little ones! Follow us on Instagram, twitter, pinterest, and facebook! This post was originally published in December 2015 and has been updated for quality and relevancy.   Featured Image Via people.hgtv