That gravel driveway you're dreaming of might seem like a straightforward home improvement project, but before you truck in the gravel, you need to answer an important question: Do you need a permit?

A heated driveway could save you lots of back-breaking labor in winter, but depending on the system and installation, the luxurious upgrade could cost you.

Those stubborn driveway cracks aren't just bad luck -- they're often signs of deeper issues beneath them surface that quick fixes won't be able to solve.