After working on it on and off for months we have finally finished installing our gravel driveway! We love how it turned out and, although it’s taken us almost a year to complete, it isn’t difficult to lay a gravel driveway or even that much work to do!
Follow these steps to install a pea gravel driveway in as little as one day. Step 1 - The Prep Work Decide on the shape of your pea gravel parking area. Short driveways are the simplest since they tend to be a straight line. Longer driveways require a bit more work since they're ...
The No. 1 strategy to prevent water runoff from washing the gravel off a driveway is to install an appropriate drainage system. The characteristics of the system you need depend on the topography, but in most cases you'll want a French drain that runs down the middle or edge of the driv...
If you are a proud owner of a gravel driveway, you are surely glad to have it in your disposal. Gravel driveways have plenty of benefits including their long lifespan and durability. In addition, they add style and character to your property making it look classy. However, gravel has one...
How to Repair a Gravel Driveway With a Boxblade.: In this video I show how to use a boxblade to repair a rain-damaged driveway.
Types of Gravel for a Driveway How to Install Plastic Lawn and Landscape Edging Start your layout with twine or a garden hose and then stand within the area and visualize whether it has enough space for your patio set, grill or fire pit. Once you're relatively happy with the layout, mar...
For either a dirt or gravel driveway, run a car over the affected area to ensure further compaction and to be certain that your repairs have had the desired effect. Otherwise, you may need to add more dirt or gravel and repeat the previous process....
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as possible. While dirt and gravel drives are practical, and asphalt provides a smooth surface, brick driveways add a warm, classical appearance to your landscaping. In addition, while installing brick driveways takes more work than a gravel driveway, they last a long time with little ...
42. Reseal or Replace Gravel in Driveway Driveways get a lot of wear and tear and could benefit from repair a lot sooner than most of us have the time or money to do it. But if you’re looking to improve your home’s curb appeal and maintain your home, resealing or repairing your...