Cracked asphalt isn't just an eyesore; those little gaps can get worse over time. Luckily, you don't need a professional or ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

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? Dear Jay: It is not surprising it looks a ...

Hot-pour crack fillers are a great solution, but may require hiring a professional, which is expensive. This self-leveling ...

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 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 driveways ...

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 ...

You may have an asphalt or blacktop driveway as I do. Mine was installed 25 years ago and is in good condition. The mix ordered at the asphalt plant was key to its ...

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