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 ...

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 ...

I have a long dirt driveway covered with gravel. Over the past 10 years, the gravel has compacted, and there are a few depressions and some eroding of the gravel. How can I restore it? I don't want to ...

Your driveway not only provides a much-needed path from the road to your house, but it can make or break your curb appeal. While you may dream of installing asphalt ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...