Q: How can I convert my driveway to make it permeable? A: Permeable paving lets water flow through. It not only prevents puddles, it also offers great environmental benefits. In a rainstorm ...

Russ Barry What makes Ron Manuel’s driveway so special? It’s made out of permeable concrete. When it rains, the water drains right through it and into the soil below. Like this: Nearly two ...

Maintenance Once a permeable paver driveway, patio, or walkway is installed, maintenance costs are relatively low. If homeowners choose plastic or concrete grass pavers, they’ll need to maintain ...

One driveway at a time, many green-minded homeowners and communities are opting for permeable paving options instead of traditional asphalt. "It's much better for the environment because it helps ...

(There is also permeable concrete and asphalt with tiny pores to allow water penetration, but here we’ll focus on pavers.) Another recent innovation, turf driveways use permeable pavers with ...

this driveway option generally integrates grass with permeable pavers or concrete blocks. The result is an aesthetically pleasing entryway to the garage. However, turf driveways are not suitable ...

Eco-friendly home upgrades are gaining attention, but many homeowners aren’t acting on their intentions. A study by Kantar ...

Q: What are permeable driveways? A: Summer’s longer, drier days and warmer temperatures offer ideal conditions for repairing or replacing driveways and sidewalks. The most common driveway paving ...

grass pavers are more effective at stormwater management than their concrete or asphalt counterparts. While hardscaped ...

An eco-friendly alternative to a giant slab of concrete, green driveways are considered permeable surfaces that absorb rain water and car pollutants, and prevent them from running off into the ...