Dear James: Our blacktop driveway is starting to look worn after only three years. What type of sealer holds up best, and what is the best way to apply it? — Jay A. Dear Jay: It is not surprising it ...

You might assume, since I write a column about home improvement, that my house is perfect in every way. You’d be wrong. I suffer from a condition where I know how to do 99 percent of the projects ...

We’re all familiar with asphalt paving. In most places, it’s the favored surface for public streets and parking lots, and for many Americans it’s what covers their driveways. In the business, this mix ...

Dear Richie: Repairing driveway potholes yourself can be challenging without heat. Heating the asphalt repair materials makes them pliable and easier to compact and stick together. Using heat is also ...

Q: As spring approaches, I will, once again, seal my asphalt driveway. I have repaired the cracks many times, using different media. Nothing seems to work. What do professionals do so they don’t have ...

Dear James: My asphalt driveway has many cracks and small holes. It is only a few years old. My repair attempts don't last for long. How can I fix them better? -- Carla A. Dear Carla: Asphalt ...

QDEAR TIM: I need to repair a blacktop crack. What is a good way to prevent water penetration? I've tried different sealers, but some have been messy. Is there an easy-to-apply product that produces ...

After the winter months of rain, snow, ice, and frost, your driveway might not be looking its best—especially now that spring has sprung, and the weeds are further highlighting all its newly formed ...

The typical cost to install an asphalt driveway ranges from $3,116 to $7,195, with a national average of $5,080. The main factors that affect the total cost of asphalt driveway installation include ...

When it comes to finding the best driveway sealer, homeowners can’t go wrong with Black Diamond Dominator clear acrylic sealer. This fast-dry driveway sealant uses low VOC’s (volatile organic ...