I've been wanting to build a small patio at the end of our yard for dinner parties, but haven't found the patience to get the tools together and do it right. While I'm still waiting for the patience, I decided to just go ahead and lay down a simple slate patio just to test the location. I assumed I'd have to redo it, but after a month on these rustic and semi-uneven slate pieces, I sorta think I might leave it. It works surprisingly well as is.

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