How to Reset Pavers

Cut two straight 8-inch pieces out of two metal coat hangers using a pair of shears.

Bend each piece into a "Z" shape using a pair of pliers, with the horizontal parts of the "Z" joining the vertical part at a 90 degree angle. The bottom horizontal part of the "Z" should be about 1 inch long, while the top should be 3 inches long to allow for you to grip them.

Holding one piece of wire in each hand, wiggle the 1-inch end of the wire into the sand on either side of the block you want to remove.

Turn the wire pieces 90 degrees once the wires are deeper than the bottom of the stone.

Pull upward firmly to pull the stone from the pattern.

Smooth out the area of sand beneath the stone; add a little bit of sand if the stone had sunk too low, or level the sand so that the stone will sit evenly with the others once re-laid.

Pull up any other stones nearby that need resetting and similarly smooth the sand underneath them.

Carefully replace the stones. Set them down flat, without letting one edge hit the sand first to keep them even.

Pound the stones down in place with strong blows from a rubber mallet.

Lock the stones into place by filling the gaps between them with polymeric sand.

Sweep away any excess polymeric sand, then spray the area with a mist from a garden hose. The water will activate the polymers in the sand, causing it to harden and secure the reset stones.