Walkways and Driveways -- Repair and Maintenance

Giving your yard's front entry area a face-lift will make it more inviting when you come home and add value when it comes time to sell your home.

By Travis Larson

Cut out sod and set a brick and paver path on a bed of sand in the backyard.

Use inexpensive landscaping and garden structures to make the entry to your house more attractive.

Bricks and natural stone combine in this unique walkway.

Concrete and clay pavers have similar compressive strengths and can both be used for paths, driveways, walks and patios.

Security lights when and where you need them.

Calculate how many cubic yards of concrete you need for a walk, driveway or basement.

By Gary Wentz and Duane Johnson in The Family Handyman - April 2005

Three simple, attractive, low-maintenance borders for edging your garden beds.

Driveways need a thick granular base, 2 -3 inches of asphalt, and good asphalt compaction

By the experts at The Family Handyman in The Family Handyman - October 2001

Tile a floor with marble, including a stunning pre-assembled mosaic medallion.

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