Sell that pretty house with a little crack in the driveway and you‘re sure to lose a significant amount of money – that’s if the property even appeals to prospective buyers. Even Wikipedia agrees that cracked concrete driveways lower home value. What better way to solve this problem? Start rehabbing exteriors with cheap paver options. Pavers are the perfect solution to those driveways and walkways begging for rest.

Take note though that using pavers instead of concrete or asphalt is costlier. But when it comes to its effect on the curb appeal of the property? You’ll know that you spent every dollar the right way. To help you choose what pavers to use when rehabbing exteriors, here’s a short list of cheap paver options.

Among your cheap paver options are concrete and brick paving stones. While not advisable for driveways, antique brick is perfect for landscaping. They won’t withstand traffic but will beautify the garden and will are good enough for walkways. If you’ve got a brick house to rehab, then match the garden theme with it. At 38 cents each, you’re in for some bang-for-buck improvements. For aesthetic purposes, you can also use handmade brick that’s molded by hand. They cost $1.50 apiece.

Also considered concrete and brick paving stones, bevel edge bricks can form a diamond pattern when five pieces are fit together. They’re a bit pricy at $7 per unit, so you can probably use them for accents. Meanwhile, some bricks in this category may be used for driveways. High-strength concrete bricks, priced around $6.50 per sq. ft., are twice as durable as standard concrete.

Brushed concrete paver looks similar to clay brick and will cost you $4 per sq. ft. For a rural and vintage appeal, you’ll want to use golden granite. These edges of these pavers are hand split are thus indeed golden when it comes to price. They could burn a hole in your pocket at $15 per sq. ft. As for capstones and stair treads, bullnose edge pavers are good. They are very cheap at under $2.50 each.

When it comes to rehabbing exteriors with an international touch, use the following cheap paver options. If you want to get the appeal of old European cobblestones in the home you’re rehabbing, use tumbled concrete. These pavers sell for $3.15 per sq. ft. Meanwhile, Belgian blocks are imported from India. Yes India, and not Belgium. Made from granite they are relatively affordable options at $3.50 each. Antique chesnut granite is also available locally although this material is imported from China. But mind the price tag tough: $24 per sq. ft.

If you’re rehabbing exteriors with a walkway, patio, or an outdoor kitchen and dine area, you have following cheap paver options. Weathered concrete are large at 12 by 9 by 2 3/8 in. so they could crack when used for driveways. Tumbled stone has a soft look and are also relatively large at 11 by 5 by 5 in. Peruvian marble are one-inch-thick squares mostly used for patios. If you’re in a wet region, use eco-stone because the spaces between the pavers allow water to be absorbed by the soil and not sit on the pavers.

Now for the rehabbers looking for strength in the driveway, you can choose reclaimed brick. Although salvaged, this will withstand traffic and is very cheap at 30 cents each. Wash finish concrete remains a viable option at $5 per sq. ft. But if you really want strength, then prepare to bust your rehabbing budget with Bengal black granite. Three times stronger than concrete, it will just cost you $20 per sq. ft.