Q. What is the preferred method to set fence posts? My 5-foot-tall solid-picket privacy fence has had some issues over the past 10 years. The latest problem is posts set in concrete that have snapped.

Q. I need to build a gravel driveway on some land I recently purchased. Is a gravel driveway going to hold up as a permanent driveway paving solution? What types of gravel are used for a driveway? Do ...

Q I would like to incorporate some paved areas in my landscaping, but I don’t want to use concrete or pavers because of the expense and permanence. What about gravel? Can I install gravel myself, or ...

Q: My new blacktop driveway is already falling apart. A heavy rain washed away the gravel on the edge, and now the gravel under the blacktop is eroding. What is the best repair I can do so it never ...

Question: My new blacktop driveway is already falling apart. A heavy rain washed away the gravel on the edge of the driveway. As a result, the gravel under the new blacktop is starting to erode. Why ...

Gravel driveways have their downsides, but if you choose the right type of gravel, there are tools that can help you easily mitigate many of these issues.