The outdoor patio has evolved from a simple concrete slab to become an extension of our living space—a sanctuary where we entertain guests, relax with family, and reconnect with nature. As homeowners ...

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 ...

The primary function of porous or permeable pavement is to allow water to run rapidly through the surface to a sub-layer, which allows general or directed drainage. Permeable asphalt and concrete are ...

Q: I’ve noticed that many new townhomes around Seattle are using pavers instead of poured concrete for walkways, driveways and parking spaces. Are there any benefits to using pavers? A: What you’re ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -As Southwest Louisiana has grown, so have flooding problems. Concrete and other hard surfaces prevent rainwater from being soaked into the ground. Instead, it runs off, ...

Start Safety is alerting residents to the planning regulations and practical factors they need to consider when installing ...

The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced a study that will investigate ways to reduce pollution that can run off paved surfaces and improve how water filters back into the ground. EPA is ...