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 ...

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 ...

Although gravel is a great and inexpensive option for your driveway, gravel driveways come with their own drawbacks. Chief among them is the fact that gravel is notorious for getting kicked around. If ...

Gravel driveways offer an affordable, practical, and long-lasting alternative to asphalt or poured concrete. They are particularly advantageous for homeowners with long, winding driveways. Proper ...

Dear Richard: There's no easy ride when it comes to selecting driveway material. While gravel is a great option if you like a rustic look and want to save money, it could require more maintenance than ...

Is it possible to get snow off your driveway without making a mess or shelling out a fortune? As it turns out, yes — and all ...

Gutters cleared, annual plants stored indoors, what else? As it turns out, that low-maintenance gravel driveway needs TLC before winter's snow and ice hits.

So you’ve decided to add a gravel driveway to your home (or already have), but something’s still missing. Adding edging can not only be beneficial to the overall design, but also can play a highly ...

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 ...