Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Q. I need to build a gravel driveway on some land I recently purchased. Is a gravel driveway going to hold up as a permanent driveway paving solution? What types of gravel are used for a driveway? Do ...

Pea gravel and crushed stone are two types of rocks used in landscaping and construction, and their names are often used interchangeably in the industry. But these types of stone are quite different ...

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 ...

Driveways come in all types of materials, from the usual suspects like asphalt and concrete to tried-and-true brick and even crushed oyster shells. If you're looking for the most budget-friendly ...

Q: My new blacktop driveway is already falling apart. A heavy rain washed away the gravel on the edge, and now the gravel under the blacktop is eroding. What is the best repair I can do so it never ...

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 ...