Guides

How much gravel for a driveway

Depth by use, how the layers work, tons for common sizes, and a step-by-step build.

How much does gravel cost?

Price per ton and yard, delivery and hidden costs, bulk vs bags, and a sample budget.

Gravel coverage chart

Coverage per cubic yard, ton, and bag at every depth, plus metric figures.

Types of gravel and sizes

Stone numbers explained, and the right gravel for driveways, drainage, pavers and paths.

Concrete slab thickness guide

Thickness by use, the base, reinforcement, control joints, and how much to order.

Mulch depth by plant type

Depth for beds, trees and gardens, coverage per bag and yard, and mulch types.

Gravel under a concrete slab

Base depth, which stone to use, and the yards and tons for common slab sizes.

Concrete walkway or path

Concrete by length, width and thickness, plus joints, base, slope and a worked example.

Driveway slope and grade

Calculate slope from rise and run, how steep is too steep, and crown for drainage.

Pea gravel coverage

What a ton, yard or bag covers at each depth, tons for common areas, and best uses.

Deck cost breakdown

Every line item in a deck estimate, a worked 16 × 12 ft example, and where to save.