Solid concrete driveways have been the norm, but they come with drawbacks. This trendy option is better for the environment ...

Homeowners love concrete, for both interior and exterior use. Outdoors, large expanses of concrete can create environmental problems, though, as they block stormwater from draining off into the soil.

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 cut ...

When the salesman at a new residential development turned a garden hose on full force, the water disappeared into the driveway. Not one drop ran into the street, the gutter and eventually the ocean.

Learn More › Highlights The average permeable pavers cost is $7,500, though homeowners could spend between $5,000 and $12,000. The type of paver, base material, installation location, labor, and ...

Permeable pavers are ideal for numerous residential applications such as patios, sidewalks and driveways. The pavers are sized for their use such as light vehicular or pedestrian. The most obvious ...

At a time when urban India is struggling to deal with flooding after every spell of rainfall, replacing sidewalks with permeable blocks could be an idea whose time has come. Urban planners and ...

Paved sidewalks and driveways keep shoes clean and cars out of the mud. But environmentally speaking, too much paving is a disaster, blanketing the ground and preventing rainwater from soaking in.

Homeowners love concrete, for both interior and exterior use. Outdoors, large expanses of concrete can create environmental problems, though, as they block stormwater from draining off into the soil.