So, the time has come and there’s absolutely no way you can back out of it now. The wife wants a new driveway and a new driveway is what she’s going to get, even if you have to be the one to slave away at it.�
The fun starts when you both have to decide what you’re going to be laying on your driveway. She wants something exotic sounding from the far reaches of the world like Brazil granite and you keep on trying to tell her that our own York stone is just as lovely and a fraction of the price. Let’s face it, you can talk until you are blue in the face but it won’t help because she has her heart set on having one of the best driveways in Sidcup.�
However, a little ingenuity goes a long way and winning this argument is not as hard as you may think. But you won’t win it with words. You are going to have to schedule a little sightseeing tour of the driveways in Sidcup because what she can see will have a much greater impact than you arguing that you’re right and she isn’t. She probably doesn’t even know what Brazil granite looks like, so if you take her on a “romantic” tour of the area, you may find your work will be much easier.
By visiting all the driveways in Sidcup you’ll also be able to get a feel for the longevity of the different materials, as well as their resistance to wear and tear. You will also gain quite a bit of inspiration because stone can now be cut to virtually any shape meaning that one can create stunning designs by mixing and matching various types of flagstones that have been cut into different shapes.
Although, you may want to take it easy on the artistry lest your wife decide that she has one of the best driveways in Sidcup and you can keep your dirty, old car off it. If that is the case, then you could always have your driveway “stolen” because stone has such a good re-sale value that it wouldn’t be the first time whole driveways have disappeared. Why not be the first of the driveways in Sidcup to go missing?
When deciding on the type of paving, remember that stone doesn’t come cheap and concrete may be a better alternative. Or you could try and buy reclaimed flagstones to keep the price down while also pleasing your wife, so she can say she has one of the best driveways in Sidcup.