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Answers:    Hire a professional :)
Seriously! In some cases in decree to archive just the right fit, you will involve to chisel, or cut the brick or stone.
My husband beautifully laid adjectives our patio brick - he did an incredible chore, but it was long, tiring - His put money on and knees were reasonably sore after. If I had to do it again, I would hire someone!