What is the cheapest way to make a parking pad?

Gravel is by far the cheapest way to add a parking pad to driveway design plans. Loose gravel costs next to nothing and needs only be spread evenly over the desired parking area. Of course, loose gravel has many drawbacks as well. It easily spreads, creating bare spots which can lead to ruts and mud holes.



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