It may be time to rethink your home's exterior.

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 ...

Earlier this year, the Village of Dolgeville held a public meeting revealing plans for a new waterfront park on North Main Street. The goal? Integrating permeable surfaces to help with flood ...

Are you worried about how much water is collecting outside your house? It could be a result of how much of your property is covered in impermeable concrete.

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, ...

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 ...

As you’re dreaming up your ideal yard, don’t overlook what’s underfoot. Hardscaping does more than shape your space — it impacts soil health, water flow and the surrounding ecosystem. From pathways to ...

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