Gravel driveways are an attractive option for many homeowners due to their affordability and relative ease of installation. On average, people pay around $1,800 for one depending on factors like the ...

DEAR TIM: I recently saw a new paving system that I thought was ingenious. Instead of a solid driveway there were two strips of some precast concrete, each about 2-feet wide for the car tires. Grass ...

We’ve all built or repaired driveways or water crossings. According to earthmoving contractors, advance planning and a little extra money upfront contribute to long-lasting driveways that require ...

Frustrated with your muddy gravel driveway? With a little bit of elbow grease and a quality base product, you can keep it ...

Blacktop drives are not as simplistic as they may seem. If you want a long-lasting blacktop driveway, don’t concentrate too much on the thickness of the actual blacktop. The blacktop in and of itself ...

When thinking about a home’s curb appeal, the driveway is often overlooked—which is a shame. Not only can different driveway options complement the home’s aesthetics, but some driveway materials are ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Dear Jerry: I have an asphalt driveway (20 by 80 feet) that is 27 years old and in very good shape overall. It does, however, have some low spots (1 to 2 inches) where it meets the concrete garage ...

DEAR TIM: We need to have a new blacktop driveway installed, and I thought it was going to be a simple process of comparing quotes. It turns out it’s somewhat confusing. I didn’t know there were ...