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 ...

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.

This brand new blacktop driveway is two weeks old and already eroding because the contractor used the wrong gravel at the edge. (Courtesy of Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter Dear Tim: My new ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether it’s weeds, moss or dirt, patios and driveways should be cleaned regularly, especially before the winter months. Battled with the weather every single day, it’s easy to see how they accumulate ...