Neighbor’s dogs can be a nuisance, mainly if they use your yard as their pooping area. For instance, dog poop stinks and can take several months to fully decompose, leaving your carefully managed garden brown and patchy. Some homeowners who become frustrated with their neighbors’ unwillingness to control their dogs result in dreadful measures such …
Whether building a driveway or repaving an old one, selecting suitable materials is crucial. The driveway serves as an entryway to your home, the garage, and the parking space. Slag is one of the options to choose from. It binds well on hard surfaces and is usually used in driveways, parking lots, and landscaping backyards. …
Gravel exist in different forms; some of its types are loose and prone to being carried away during heavy rains and floods. If your driveway has loose gravel, compacting it is the best solution to make it more stable and comfortable to walk on. So how can I compact and harden gravel? Remove any organic …
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Homeowners are increasingly preferring porcelain pavers over concrete and sand for their patios, driveways, and walkways. They’re considered a good choice for different types of hardscapes due to their durability, visual appeal, and slip resistance. And despite a few downsides, namely brittleness and difficulty to install on-grade, porcelain pavers are definitely worth the investment. Are …
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Modern homeowners use polymeric sand to bind pavers for walkways or driveways since it has good water drainage, and prevents weed growth and ant infestation. The sand is poured and swept as it is compacted into the pavers‘ joints and is activated with water to form a rigid-flexible joint as it solidifies. It’s an excellent …
Pavers and concrete are excellent materials used for building driveways, walkways, patios, or porches. Whether you want to make a new structure on your outdoor space or upgrade, deciding what material to use may be challenging, especially if you don’t know its features, pros, and cons. Pavers are durable, appealing, DIY friendly, and last long …
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Like tarmac, an asphalt driveway can last more than 30 years, as long as it is properly installed. Should the design procedure be wrongly done, chances are your driveway will become faulty. Its longevity depends mainly on a strong base, the right materials, efficient construction practices, proper drainage, and regular maintenance. Here are some key …
Sometimes choosing the best material to construct a driveway for your home can be confusing, especially with various construction materials in the market and looking at what your neighbors have. Crushed asphalt and gravels pose different challenges when used in driveways. Crushed asphalt is smooth, appealing, lasts about 20-30 years but is expensive for your …
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Someone parking their car at the entrance of your driveway is not only annoying but also inconveniencing. It gets you stuck between towing their car or calling the police for help. From there, you can decide whether to tow it or ask them politely to move their vehicles off your driveway. However, there are many …
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Grass can make your driveway look unappealing if left to grow unchecked. It’s vital to ensure that you deal with grass growing on your driveway as soon as you observe signs of it growing out of control. People living in suburban or moderately spacious environments away from the city tend to prefer gravel driveways. The …
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