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 ...

This solution for driveway cracks works because it's less rigid than typical options, offering flexibility that's essential ...

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 ...

We’ve reached the time of year when colder, wetter weather is becoming more frequent, but there are still days mild enough to finish last-minute outdoor projects before winter. And if you’ve noticed ...

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 ...

Q. Can you settle a friendly argument? My wife insists that our blacktop driveway must be sealed. She listens to a local weekend home improvement radio show and tends to think everything the show host ...

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 ...

Blacktops can be a gray area. Although a consensus can be found on many construction topics — LED bulbs are more efficient than incandescent ones, hickory is harder than poplar — the question about ...

What would you say if I told you your driveway doesn’t need to be boring blacktop or ho-hum gray concrete? Can you envision a red, orange, green or light khaki color driveway? Would you like a ...