Over the years even the best built asphalt driveways will develop bumps and hollows. Some of those hollows will eventually become holes that can make your driveway a distinct pain to drive on, ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Small cracks and depressions in asphalt let water penetrate into and under the pavement. When that water freezes, it expands - cracking the asphalt apart. Maintenance each fall will prevent such ...

Q. Our blacktop driveway crumbled in a couple of places during the winter and also has some fine cracks about 1/4 inch or less wide. I can’t afford a new driveway right now so how can I fix this? A.

You might have a nice looking house, but this thought might take a backseat if your driveway is looking like a mess full of potholes. Let's face it: Nothing really ruins the look and functionality of ...

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. Not all the asphalt cracks and ...

Q. I have a blacktop crack that needs to be repaired. What is a good way to prevent water penetration? I've tried different sealers, but some have been messy. Is there an easy-to-apply product that ...

A Mississippi man fills potholes and leaves behind the message 'citizen fixed.' July 11, 2013— -- A man dubbed the "pothole Robin Hood" is under police investigation for taking asphalt from the ...

Using some unique properties of what’s essentially the children’s toy, students in Cleveland found a way to vastly increase the speed at which the city can make its streets more driveable. Cities are ...