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 ...

Question: We are building a new home, and we are installing a blacktop driveway. There is conflicting information on the bids. One contractor wants to install a 3-inch-thick blacktop surface on the ...

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 ...

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. 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 ...

Dear James: I just converted my old one-car garage into a study and built a new two-car garage. I would like to install some type of decorative or unique driveway to it. What options do I have? — ...

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 ...