Dear James: I plan to have my asphalt driveway replaced with concrete. My neighbor’s cracked after only a few years. What should the contractor to do so mine holds up? — Dave S. Dear Dave: Your ...

Q: We would like to replace our driveway. My wife and I are debating whether to replace the driveway with another concrete driveway or a concrete-paver driveway. I have concerns about the concrete ...

Drive home your house’s curb appeal by pouring creativity into your driveway. More homeowners are employing decorative techniques to transform understated gray concrete into driveways that make a ...

I know you’ve answered others about how to restore damaged concrete. That’s not my issue. I must pour a new sidewalk, driveway and patio, and I want them to last. I don’t want it to spall. I don’t ...

Diagram: Screeding the pad: With one person on each side of the board, work the board across the final layer of concrete to smooth the surface. You can rent or buy gas-or electric-powered cement ...

Q.I grew up with an asphalt driveway, but my husband had a concrete drive. We're debating what type to install, as our current drive is in horrible shape. I contend that asphalt will cost less than ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

When thinking about a home’s curb appeal, the driveway is often overlooked—which is a shame. Not only can different driveway options complement the home’s aesthetics, but some driveway materials are ...

Walking through wet concrete in movies is used for comedic effect, but in reality you could be in legal trouble if you do it.