Q. This week: I have to replace my 90 foot concrete driveway, and have gotten estimates from four different contractors. Two of them propose to use 4 inch concrete with a sand base; one says he would ...

Concrete is a favored material for driveways, because it is solid and durable and requires little maintenance. The combined strength and longevity make it a good value for large paving areas. As a ...

Whenever Terry London would roll up to her four-bedroom home in the community of Oak View in Aliso Viejo, something bothered her about its appearance: Namely, the big slab of gray concrete that served ...

Concrete is tops when it comes to durability and versatility, but it’s not very eco-friendly. David Beaulieu/The Spruce Whether you’re repaving your driveway or building one from scratch, selecting ...

Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

In the old days, a cracked driveway was summarily patched. And a seriously broken and damaged driveway was replaced with new concrete. But very little about today’s driveways, and sidewalks, is that ...

Q:I replaced one-fourth of a concrete driveway when a new water line was installed. That section is white, the older sections gray. It looks awful. If I paint the concrete, I can imagine chipping and ...