Clear the area where you'll be putting the driveway of any grass, plants, and tree roots or soil. Use the shovel blade to cut and remove plant matter as well as about a 3-inch layer of soil where the pea gravel will be placed. Don't forget to dig thin trenches on the side for...
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! Most projects that we take on tend to take longer than we think, be more involved than we imagined and cost more than w...
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...
Gravel Driveway Cost A gravel driveway or road costs $1.25 to $1.80 per square foot. An average 16x28 foot driveway is $1,500. Depending on the size and scope of the project, costs range between $300 to $60,000. In this article Calculating Gravel Driveway Costs Gravel Driveway Co...
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...
I have a long gravel driveway that goes up a slight hill, which makes rolling a heavy trash container up or down the driveway a very loud and bouncy chore that can sometimes become even harder with a few inches of snow on the ground. So I decided it was time to remove my trash ...
Nope, dirty chicken area and the gravel driveway. Her big brothers helped her along as she was trying to find colors, as this is a skill that she hasn’t yet mastered. Since we had such a beautiful Making 10 Chart that we were using, we could easily chat about numbers during this...
The driveway is often the first thing visitors, or potential buyers, see when they arrive at your home. To make a good first impression, it should be welcoming, clean, and in good repair. This can set the tone for potential buyers that the rest of the property will follow suit. The ...
The day after Wilson's murder, investigators quickly had an answer to who could have been driving that black Jeep that was seen on security cameras shortly before her death. Investigators had spotted a similar looking Jeep in Strickland's driveway when they spoke to him. ...
Shovels can also be used for digging your foundation if your ground is soft enough. A very important purpose for the shovel is to refill any excess points that were dug up for the installation. You can use shovels to restore the area around the installed in-ground basketball pole with aggre...