As Los Angeles attempts to reduce the “heat island effect” from black asphalt, it still behooves pet owners to avoid walking on asphalt on sunny

The majority of outdoor court sports playing surfaces and running tracks are made with asphalt. It’s under a layer of acrylic, usually, and built to

The 20th century dedicated much urban space to cars. But a tactical design movement takes back some space for walkers, bikers and café patrons. In

Six questions to ask your asphalt contractor about this less-commonly used driveway treatment. When the cost of pavers, concrete and asphalt steer a homeowner away

Trees provide the shade that pedestrians appreciate as they go for a walk. But when the tree roots push concrete slaps upward a smart solution

The added expense of the surface material used around a pool should be regarded as a barrier to problems – not the least of which

The estimate is based on a complex set of factors that aren’t always obvious to the property owner. A quality estimate will generally result in

The structure of landscaping is the hardscape: the walkways, patios, retaining walls and other amenities that extend the indoor living space to the outdoors. Improving

Fuel efficiency and GHG emissions from rough roads on a per vehicle basis are minor. But with the 3.21 trillion miles all vehicles travel each

When public sidewalks lift or drop, creating pedestrian hazards, the responsibility for damage repairs often falls on homeowners. The importance of functioning sidewalks is often