Dear Tom: Asphalt driveways do require maintenance and people are often surprised at how and why they sometimes deteriorate so quickly. You are correct that hot repairs are the best and ...

Q: I live in an older house that has an asphalt driveway. The problem is that, over the years, rain and weather have made divots and small cracks in the driveway. What can I do to repair the holes in ...

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 ...

Those stubborn driveway cracks aren't just bad luck -- they're often signs of deeper issues beneath them surface that quick ...

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 ...

Is your blacktop driveway starting to look more like a dirt road? These surfaces are tough and can last a long time, but the occasional crack can spread if not taken care of quickly. If the crack is ...

Driveways take a beating over winter, but homeowners can usually repair them with tools and products found at any home-improvement store. (Dalton Enterprises) Blacktop driveways take a beating in the ...

Blacktop drives are not as simplistic as they may seem. If you want a long-lasting blacktop driveway, don’t concentrate too much on the thickness of the actual blacktop. The blacktop in and of itself ...

While both asphalt and concrete driveways offer a durable surface, each has its own benefits, characteristics, aesthetics, maintenance requirements, and price. When deciding on which type of material ...