Driveways are a key part of a home’s exterior that is often overlooked. Many driveways develop noticeable cracks and potholes because homeowners don’t take proper precautions to prevent them from ...

As more homes are built, a lot of once-permeable ground is being covered by concrete, asphalt, and other materials to create driveways. This increases stormwater runoff and can produce urban heat ...

In the discussion of the city pavement regulations that do not permit wood chip driveways as a permeable alternative to slow stormwater runoff (“‘Greener’ city bars wood chip driveway” Jan. 19), what ...

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 ...

Q: We have a long winding driveway and currently have hostas planted along the entire left side. They look awful and are becoming brown and raggedy-looking. We want to get rid of them. Any suggestions ...

As the recent string of snowstorms reminds us, one of the challenges of living in New England is digging your car out after a blizzard. In particular, clearing out the driveway involves a lot of hard ...