“Concrete is still the best material for building a home driveway [but] asphalt driveways appear to be on the increase,” lamented an article in the August 1964 issue, which offered tips for designing, installing, and promoting concrete driveways. Homeowners who are stuck with asphalt can always choose whitetopping, as described in an August 1990 article. Over the years, CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION has covered the selling points of using decorative techniques for residential flatwork and exterior structures, such as pattern-stamped patios (top, November 1975), elegant entryways (middle, October 1991), and exposed-aggregate landscaping accents (bottom, August 2001).