Get a 100-foot length of stout cord and reels of fluorescent, gummed tape in two colors. Mark the cord with a tape flag every 10 feet. At 24 and 48-foot points (to gauge turning radius) flag with

With an exposed aggregate finish, you can achieve spectacular effects at a reasonable cost because few additional materials (other than the decorative aggregate) and tools (beyond basic finishing

Last comes beauty. Most old-time country driveways take the shortest route from road to barn — usually a straight line at a flat 90° to the road. Curves and angled approaches tender more of a

When it comes to driveway placement there are four main considerations: safety, access, drainage and aesthetics. First and foremost, a driveway must be functional and if placed incorrectly on your

Third comes “returnability.” A two-car driveway between two curb cuts gives the best in-and-out access, if topography and finances permit. Lacking that possibility, the longer the driveway,

Your second consideration should be driveability. The driveway must provide safe, easy access for a motor vehicle from the road to the house (and back) in all weather. You’ll want space for two

Driveways made from reclaimed setts will last a lifetime. Whether you choose sandstone or granite setts, the drive will be highly durable and, if laid properly, it will last more than a lifetime.

Traffic safety comes first, and you must locate and design the driveway entrance to offer ample visibility. Be certain that you check with the town clerk for local regulations. But in a typical

The first step is to design (or redesign) your driveway so that it will handle modern vehicular traffic. The driveways of old country homes were designed for horses and wagons. They are narrow,

For your own driveway, it’s doubtful that you’ll want to bury stone blocks Roman-style. You’ll want to adopt Mac Adam’s formula of digging out topsoil and laying in a well-ditched,