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 ...

Dear James: My asphalt driveway is shot. I plan to have a concrete one installed so my kids can play basketball. My neighbor's driveway cracked badly after five years. How can I make sure mine does ...

Join me as we pour the concrete driveway at RRHQ 2.0. This video walks through essential prep work, including underground plumbing for gutter runoff and grading, followed by the full concrete pour.

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 ...

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 ...

Tough, versatile, customizable, and eco-friendly — this old-school driveway design has everything modern options promise. It might be time to bring it back.