Sealing a driveway costs between $275 and $820 with a national average of $545. Cost factors for this project include driveway size, material, condition, and accessibility; sealant type, number of ...

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: 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 ...

Your asphalt driveway will develop cracks after years of use. It will need to be repaired and sealed sooner or later. This is a messy but not a difficult job. You will need a few things to do the job, ...

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 ...

Q: Do I really need to seal my driveway, or is that a racket? And can I do it myself? A: There is considerable debate about whether it’s truly necessary to seal asphalt or concrete driveways, but ...

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 ...

Sealing your asphalt driveway protects it from damage caused by weather, traffic, and the freeze-thaw cycles of colder months. While fall is a popular time to tackle outdoor maintenance, is it really ...

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 ...

With spring in full swing, homeowners are taking advantage of the milder weather to freshen up their outdoor spaces, including driveways. People with spotless driveways follow a few simple habits to ...