There are a thousand different ways of making a hard surface for cars and DrivewayExpert has details on all of them. Whether you're paving your front garden to get your car off the road or resurfacing a three mile drive to your palatial country mansion you'll find all the information you require on this website.
If your garden doesn’t have sufficient drainage then there is a serious risk of flooding. While you might think that a minor floor will simply dry up and it’s no harm done, the opposite is true. Improper drainage and flooding can lead to damage to the home, damage to your …
For outdoor use, wood is one of the most robust, durable and attractive materials out there. But it’ll only perform if you take good care of it and one of the most important ways to maintain it is to paint or stain it. This will protect the wood from the …
Most of us have very fond memories of our first car. In a lot of cases, they were rust buckets with a whole host of problems, but it’s almost a rite of passage to have that terrible first car when you pass your driving test at the tender young age …
Borders are important for any property as they create a divide as well as privacy. On top of this, a nice looking garden border can really spruce up the appearance of a property. A rock garden border is wonderful if you’re looking for a natural and rustic effect and they’re …
If you’re looking for a fence that offers security and a pleasing aesthetic then you may have considered aluminium or wrought iron. Now I must stress that neither of these fence choices is very good if you want to improve privacy but for everything else, they’re ideal. Of course, these …
When it’s done properly, driveway or patio pointing can last up to a decade. But then comes the day that you need to repoint your patio or driveway and you’re asking yourself which method you should use. While traditional mortar pointing is something that a lot of homeowners do as …
Unfortunately, there is very little perfectly level land and with the number of properties being built in the UK every year (around 30,000), developers are having to build where they can. However, this often means that houses are built on hills and that means having a sloped driveway. Personally, I …
Weeds around your property can be incredibly frustrating but there are some that are more difficult to get rid of than others. Horsetail weed is one of them and if you’ve got it growing on your property and have tried to kill it, you may have found that it comes …
I love spending time outdoors, especially al fresco dining. But there is nothing more annoying than sitting on the patio enjoying a nice meal but having to deal with gusts of wind that blow things all over the place. If you’re sick of dealing with similar problems or simply don’t …
It’s vital that your gutters are fully functional and in order to ensure this, you’ll need to clean them at least once a year. However, during this routine maintenance, you may notice that the guttering is cracked or damaged and it’s important to replace them if this is the case. …