This is the final video in my driveway revival series. The reclaimed asphalt millings are getting delivered, spread out, compacted with a roller and then finally seal coated with blacktop sealer. I'm ...

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 ...

Sealing your asphalt driveway protects it from damage caused by weather, traffic, and the freeze-thaw cycles of colder months. While fall is a popular time to tackle outdoor maintenance, is it really ...

Water is your home’s enemy. Whether it’s from a summer deluge, a hurricane in the Carolinas, or winter melt like I experienced this winter in Utah. It gets in, it destroys, and you’re left with a ...

An asphalt driveway is an investment that's well worth protecting. A little time spent patching and sealing can extend the life of the blacktop and improve the curb appeal—and value—of your home.

Q: Do I really need to seal my driveway, or is that a racket? And can I do it myself? A: There is considerable debate about whether it’s truly necessary to seal asphalt or concrete driveways, but ...

Small cracks and depressions in asphalt let water penetrate into and under the pavement. When that water freezes, it expands - cracking the asphalt apart. Maintenance each fall will prevent such ...

Although a consensus can be found on many construction topics, the question about whether to seal an asphalt driveway invites disagreement. Ask three authorities, as we recently did, and expect three ...

Q: I had a new asphalt driveway installed back in the fall. It’s gorgeous, and I want to keep it looking that way. I was told not to seal it until the spring. Is that correct? Is it possible to put on ...