Guide to Driveways and Walkways on the Web

Also referred to as the hardscape, driveways and walkways are an important part of the exterior of your home. Not only do they add visual interest and curb appeal, they provide main access pathways to your home, so it's important they're functional and safe. There are many materials you can use for driveways and walkways, including brick, stone, asphalt, concrete, and gravel - which of these you choose to use is up to you and your home's design Perhaps it's time to upgrade your driveway and walkways, or perform some maintenance on them to protect them from the elements. Use our guide to do that and then some!

How-Tos Tips and Techniques

• Heated Driveway
  Heated driveways have essentially one single advantage - snow removal. » More from Service Magic
• Repairing Asphalt
  Restore your concrete patio or walkway with a custom finish - concrete can be stamped or stained and textured to transform your home’s style and increase curb appeal. » More from Bob Vila
• Driveway Stamping, Staining and Coloring
  A driveway makeover could be as simple as laying down a fresh layer of asphalt. » More Driveway and Walkway articles from HomeTips.com
• Adding Paths and Edges To Your Garden
  Tips for successfully installing paths and edging. » More Driveway and Walkway articles from HGTV
• Driveways That Drain Away
  Gravel and other porous materials are rarely the first choice for driveways, which is unfortunate as they have definite benefits over concrete or asphalt. » More from This Old House
• Dressy Driveways
  Improve the look of your home by adding a touch of elegance to your driveway. » More from BHG
• How to Patch Chipped and Pitted Concrete Sidewalks and Stairs
  Repair broken corners, cracks, crumbling surfaces and spalled areas of concrete with a durable concrete patch. » More from The Family Handyman
• Asphalt vs Concrete Driveway: Cost and Maintenance
  Asphalt and concrete have their own benefits and drawbacks, and your choice will largely depend on your budget and the level of attractiveness you desire in your driveway. » More from DoItYourself.com
• 10 Things You Must Know About Sidewalks
  Tips to get your sidewalk closer to perfect. » More from DIY Network

Video How-Tos

DIY Network: Seal and Protect Your Driveway Take the time to properly seal and protect your driveway.	Bob Vila: Constructing a Concrete Walkway with Crushed Granite Aggregate Bob discusses a concrete walk with a contractor.
This Old House: How to Design a Brick Walkway Contractor Roger Cook explains how to design a brick walkway.	DoItYourself.com: How to Pour a Concrete Driveway One of the advantages of concrete is that it's harder than asphalt, but more brittle.

Projects and Repairs

• HGTV: Flagstone Walkway and Trellis Gate
• Ask The Builder: Build A Gravel Driveway
• DIY Advice: Planning a Walkway or Path
• This Old House: How to Lay a Brick Path
• BHG: Exposed Aggregate Walk
• The Family Handyman: Building Stone Walls
• DoItYourself.com: How to Prevent Cracking in a Stamped Concrete Patio
• DIY Network: How to Install a Paver Sidewalk

Design Inspiration and Ideas

• DoItYourself.com: 7 Driveway Edging Ideas
• The Family Handyman: 5 Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Front Entry
• This Old House: Blacktop and Beyond
• BHG: Front Yard Sidewalk-Garden Ideas
• HGTV: Perfect Paths
• DIY Network: Upgrading the Side Yard
• About.com: Walkway Landscaping Pictures
• Hedberg Landscape and Masonry: Driveways and Walkways

Costs and Calculators

• Service Magic: Driveway Sealing Costs
• CostHelper.com: How Much Does a Driveway Cost? and How Much Does Sidewalk Repair Cost?
• Monument Masonry: Concrete Calculators Patios Driveways Walkways Rectangles Squares and Circles
• Home Renovation Estimate: Driveways and Walkways

Finding Help

• BHG: Driveways, Patios, Walks, Steps, and Floors
• Service Magic: Concrete, Brick, and Stone Contractors
• HGTV Pro: Find a Contractor
• DoItYourself.com: Find a Contractor
• About.com: How to Pick a Contractor - Getting Bids and Evaluating an Estimate
• B4UBuild.com: How to Qualify a Contractor for Your Building Project
• National Association of the Remodeling Industry: To Do-It-Yourself or Hire a Contractor?