When building driveways, create relatively flat, strong surfaces that can support the weight of vehicles for long periods. If a creek cuts through your property where you need to build a driveway, you have one of three primary options: build a culvert, build a bridge or divert the driveway...
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and make sure it’s potable. You’ll also want to find out how much it will cost to put in a septic, bring in power, build a driveway — all of which are things you can make part of your due diligence.
If you’re planning to build a home on your rural land, Farmers State Bank can finance the construction and either broker a conventional mortgage for you―which requires 20% down to avoid PMI (private mortgage insurance)―or provide you with a land/home financing package at that variable rate...
Clear out any culverts or swales on your property. Swales are natural collection areas for water—the more space taken up by leaves, debris or other objects in a swale, the less room there is for water to pool. The sooner the pool reaches its limit, the sooner you’ve got water floodi...
@ Submariner- It seems like your in-laws know how to build a gravel driveway, but has he thought about building a paved driveway? It will probably last much longer than the driveway he has in place, and it will make the mud less of a problem. ...
Pay particular attention to the way surface water will drain off the property. Every effort should be made so that water drains off and away from the driveway. This may require the placement of culverts or pipes under the driveway to avoid puddling along its sides. Part 2 Designing Your...