How to Give Your Driveway Kerb Appeal

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.

What Are The Rules On Building Garden Rooms?

A garden room can be a valuable addition to your property. It provides you with a space somewhat removed from your home which you can use for both leisure and work purposes. But what are the rules for building a garden room on your property? The rules for building a …

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Should You Seal Block Paving?

Does block paving really need to be sealed? What are the advantages to using a block paving sealant? Find out all the answers here. A lot of people wonder whether you should seal block paving. The answer is that while you do not have to seal your block paving, it …

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How Do I Lay Patio Stone?

Laying your own patio stones doesn’t need to be difficult. We’ll show you how to do it in 6 steps.  Laying patio stone is typically a 6 step process. First, the area needs to be excavated. Next, the area is laid on a compacted base of crushed stone and granular …

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Pea Gravel Patio Pros and Cons

If you’re sitting at the house, tossing around patio ideas, the thought of doing a pea gravel patio may have crossed your mind or possibly, something similar. Of course, thinking about it and doing it are two different things. Is installing a pea gravel patio worth the hassle? Pea Gravel …

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What Are Your Gate Options When Space Is Limited?

The cheapest and most conventional type of gate will be your typical swing gate. The problem is that swing gates require a decent amount of clearance when they open up. If you don’t have a good few feet of clearance, then the gates are going to knock into things. Thankfully, …

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Permeable Driveway Options

If you’re looking into designing a driveway on your property but are worried because your property’s drainage capabilities aren’t exactly the best, a permeable driveway is probably the answer you’re looking for. Permeable driveways are great options when your property doesn’t drain well because permeable materials absorb and diffuse moisture …

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8 Cheap Ways To Insulate A Shed

Why would you want to insulate a shed? Well, perhaps you work in there or maybe you have to store some things that you would rather not be exposed to extreme temperatures, which encourages degradation and outright damages some materials. Regardless of the reasoning, if you want to insulate your …

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What To Think About Before Installing Automatic Gates

There are a lot of advantages that come with installing an automatic gate on your property, especially if you do it the right way and it’s a quality project. However, there are caveats to everything and you want to explore all of your options before taking the plunge. One of …

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What Is The Normal Driveway Width?

Driveway width is a pretty important feature when it comes to the entrance on your property. This is especially true if you have a large SUV or if your mailbox is located close to the corner of the driveway entrance. So what is the typical width of a residential driveway? …

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Steamed Up Windows (Why It Happens & Is It Normal?)

Steamed-up windows are a normal and common occurrence, especially if your window is double glazed. However, it’s not a good sign if the steam is within your window. Windows are sealed, and when your windows steam up it could be due to improper installation, or likely because over time the …

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