Tag: Driveway
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£1,000 reward after 20ft driveway gates stolen from home
A Derbyshire woman has offered a £1,000 reward after large driveway gates were stolen from the entrance to her family’s rural land. The 20ft-wide metal driveway gates, valued at about £5,000, were taken from Moor Lane in Little Eaton over a six-hour period on Monday afternoon and evening. The theft has left the entrance to…
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How to ensure your driveway isn’t too high when adding a new surface
Most homeowners don’t give much thought to the height of their driveway, but that soon changes when a bodged driveway resurfacing job leaves the surface uneven or excessively high. This problem can result when the new surface layer of your driveway idea – whether that’s asphalt, concrete, paving or another material – is laid on…
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I illuminated my driveway using these solar lights for under £35
I decided my dark driveway needed some serious brightening, so I set out to illuminate it on a tiny budget. With under £35 to spend, I chose three Amazon solar lighting options and used them to highlight both sides of the driveway, my gates, and the path that curves around the circular drive. In just…
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7 driveway security ideas to keep your property secure
If your property has a long driveway, it’s no longer enough to equip your home with just a video doorbell. With more territory to cover, it usually pays to take a ‘layered’ approach to driveway security. That can include everything from landscaping to raised planters, and the centuries-old security trick of really thorny plants, ideally…
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How to Add a Driveway Alarm to Your Smart Home System
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The technology of smart homes has transformed how home owners track and secure their security and this is convenient and secure in a single network. An addition of a driveway alarm to this network is one of the features that have been ignored. A driveway alarm does not just warn you of somebody coming into…
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Choosing the Best Concrete Driveway Contractor: Key Insights
When hiring a concrete driveway contractor, asking the right questions promotes a successful project. Inquire about their experience, the materials they use, and how they handle sealing and curing to maximize durability. Understanding the expected lifespan of your driveway – often 25 years or more with proper care – can guide your decision. Clarify timelines,…
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Our Regrind Driveway Review – 3 Years Later Would Asphalt Have Been Better?
Now that our latest construction project is done (the garages) and until we start the next one (the carriage house), we have fewer trucks, cars, and equipment wreaking havoc on our property, which made me stare at our regrind driveway with fresh eyes. I just reread the original article, from three years ago, debating all…
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Our Regrind Driveway Review – 3 Years Later Would Asphalt Have Been Better?
Now that our latest construction project is done (the garages) and until we start the next one (the carriage house), we have fewer trucks, cars, and equipment wreaking havoc on our property, which made me stare at our regrind driveway with fresh eyes. I just reread the original article, from three years ago, debating all…
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8 considerations when turning a front garden into a driveway
Converting your front garden into a driveway can make life so much easier if parking in your road is difficult and you regularly have to circle the block looking for a parking spot. As well as the convenience factor, parking in your own driveway reduces the risk of having your car stolen or vandalised, especially…
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What driveway length is best for a property?
Long driveway ideas are a hallmark of the UK’s stately homes and rural estates, and they’re sometimes installed at large urban or suburban properties too. Their main purpose is access. If the entrance to a property is far from the building itself, you’ll need a long driveway for convenient access by car. “Ultimately, the length…