Though it’s possible to cut corners, a well-made gravel driveway usually consists of three layers. In this striated approach, the bottom layer features 6-inch-diameter crushed rock, while ...

Build and compact the driveway in layers, with each layer of fill dirt not exceeding 9”. Once the finished grade is achieved, consider installing a layer of geotextile fabric.

A gravel driveway is fairly simple to create yourself, but if you want it to last, it's important to consider one crucial detail when choosing your rock.

Road building, and driveways are just small roads, was perfected thousands of years ago. The Romans knew how to build roads that have stood the test of time, and many of their roads still exist today.

DEAR TIM: I had a contractor come out to increase the size of a parking area next to my driveway. He just dumped smaller gravel, the size of golf balls, onto the grass. This gravel did have some sm… ...