Switch the blade in your saw to the "diamond" type to cut pavers with it. David BeaulieuWhen using brick, stone, or concrete pavers to build a patio, driveway, or walkway, it is almost inevitable that you'll need to cut…
This is what I call a "gravel" driveway. Depending on where you live, you may call it something else. David BeaulieuBy "crushed gravel" driveways we mean those composed of coarse sand intermixed with small stones. But this…
slobo / Getty Images Concrete is a favoured material for driveways, and for good reason. Concrete slabs are very strong and durable, and they require very little maintenance. The combined strength and longevity make concrete a…
Calculate the Amount Required for Your Patio, Etc. Using This FormulaCrushed stone, in addition to functioning as a base in DIY projects, can also serve as a driveway material. David BeaulieuSo, you are planning this great DIY…
jim krugerE+/Getty ImagesInstallation, Maintenance, Comparison to Poured Concrete, and MoreConcrete pavers are a popular choice for driveways, sidewalks, patios, and pool surrounds. The pavers are manufactured to high standards, creating a durable and uniform product that can actually…
Do You Know Your Bricks?Man applying edging to newly constructed brick path. Dorling Kindersley/Getty ImagesGet to Know the Basic Brick Patternsjcgwakefield/Getty ImagesBricks have been made for thousands of years, and laid brick patterns have been around for…
Stephen Mallon/The Image Bank/Getty ImagesWhether you need to install a new driveway or replace an old one, asphalt is almost certainly one of the options you will consider. A properly installed asphalt drivewaywill perform much like concrete…
David BeaulieuTips for BeginnersSealing asphalt driveways is time consuming but necessary. As water permeates cracks in the material and settles down at the base, the strength of the base is compromised, resulting in the formation of…
The damp-proof course (DPC) of a house is of paramount importance in keeping damp at bay. If your new driveway bridges the DPC, then you could be letting yourself in for a whole host of problems.What…