Interlocking concrete pavers make it possible for even first-time do-it-yourselfers to install patios and walkways. Concrete is more malleable than brick or stone, so it’s easier to cut and fit.

Press each paver gently into the sand and use a rubber mallet to ensure they are level. To prevent the pavers from shifting, you can install a paver edging along both sides of the walkway.

If you're gearing up to install new pavers for your walkway, you'll want to make sure you order the precise amount. Here's how to calculate how many you need.

The pavers will be placed perpendicular to the walkway. The concept is simple, but to make it look good with little maintenance, the initial installation is tiring, backbreaking work.

To install a 25-foot long by 4-foot wide brick walkway, a landscape contractor or mason will charge $1,458, which includes the labor and material.