Crushed stone, in addition to functioning as a base in DIY projects, can also serve as a driveway material. David BeaulieuFind out more about the types available, installation, and maintenanceInstalling driveways is work best left to the…
Roads across the world have been built using the tar-and-chip method.Tristan Savatier/Getty ImagesPros and Cons of a Driveway Material Also Known as "Macadam"Many homeowners trying to decide between the different types of driveways have never heard of tar-and-chip driveways…
David Beaulieu/Getty There is considerable debate about if it is necessary to apply a sealer to concrete driveways and other concrete surfaces, and if so, how often it should be done. Aggressive marketing by the companies selling sealing products…
illisphotography/E+/Getty ImagesStamped concrete is one of those home remodelling trends that seems to be catching fire and for good reason. Perhaps you’ve seen it in the past and weren’t much impressed. Only expensive commercial applications looked decent, and even that…
SimplyCreativePhotography/Getty ImagesGive Your Mortared Stone Wall a Solid FoundationEvery mortared stone wall needs a solid foundation. If you are lucky, you can build your stone wall on a ledge. If there is no ledge where your stone wall…
This driveway-entry planting was newly planted in the spring. It will fill out in years to come to form an impressive "welcome sign". David BeaulieuAn Introduction to Design ConsiderationsLandscaping driveways can entail installing both hardscape and softscape features. Hardscape…
David BeaulieuAdvice to Ensure You Find a Trusted Pro for the InstallationDriveway installation is a big investment and a major undertaking. While it may be tempting for do it yourselfers to attempt the job themselves, this is…
PHOTO 24/Stockbyte/Getty ImagesGravel driveways are very popular in some areas, and very hard to find in others. In many rural areas, gravel is the material of choice for both driveways and roadways. For homes, it is…
Concrete driveways offer a smooth surface. David BeaulieuWhy It Matters That You Find a Kind Right for YouNew homeowners with inquiring minds may wonder, "What are the basic types of driveway paving materials?" But do not think that…
As mentioned in our article on planning a new driveway, water is a drive's worst enemy, so getting the drainage right is one of the most important factors in ensuring a good-looking, long-lived drive. It's worth…