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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Driveways should be sealed before fall while the weather conditions are still suitable. Sealing the driveway when the temperatures are below 55°F does more harm than good. Apply sealant before fall to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. 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 ...