Recent content by maractive

Hi, I built a gravel driveway a couple of years ago, 150mm sub base covered with gravel. Now I'd like to build a path from the road to the front door, approx 7m in length and 1m wide. However, I'd still like to be able to drive over the path with cars. I've seen some nice 50mm flag stones I'd...

Hi, looking for your suggestions on what I can do with my old concrete driveway on a budget. Just the strip that leads from the road up to the garage. It's solid and serviceable, but old and cracked. Would rather avoid ripping it up and block paving. - I've heard you can't tarmac on top of...

Thanks for your reply, gives me something to go on.

Hi, I've got a 60s house with wooden weatherboards across the front (see image). I want to paint them a different colour. I'm not sure what type of paint to use or whether these boards need to remain breathable? The current finish looks like paint, but I've been told it's stain, even though it...