Front Yard Reconstruction: Phase 2

Phase 2 of the Front Yard Reconstruction Project involves work on the driveway. With seven cars (one in the garage) we need a large drive way. I can't see affording to blacktop it because the driveway is so large and stone is comparatively much cheaper. I can stone the driveway for fifty years for the cost of one blacktop job.

The driveway will be expanded and a new load of stone added. In Phase 1, I have been able to save money by doing all the work myself. In phase 2? I am paying $75/hr plus materials.I am usually a tight wad when it comes to paying others, but I don't have a choice. I don't own a truck or back hoe.

I met with the contractor on Friday to go over everything that needs to be done. The expansion area will be dug down several inches. Large crusher stone will be placed in the expansion. Then smaller crusher stone will be spread over the entire driveway.

At this time, the incredible amounts of rain we have received have flooded nearby towns and left a mess. I can't start Phase 2 until the ground dries. I hope the ground dries soon! I want to get it done before July 4!