But unless you want to settle for the rudimentary, run-of-the-mill pavers like these ones HomeDepot sells, you'll find that these stones can cost a lot of money — as much as $400 and more for a set.

If you have a paver walkway or are planning on building one, here's how you can create extra visual appeal just by changing the setting of the pavers.

If you're hankering for a satisfying DIY ... stones' placement, the design may be easier for beginners. What you'll need for your own patio like Average Dad's is a pallet of flagstone pavers ...