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.

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 ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Braden Hamilton: I am Braden Hamilton, and I am the founder of Orca Asphalt Maintenance. One of our primary services is asphalt seal coating. I'm going to walk ...

Sealing a cracked garage floor may be the worst thing you can do.

A retired home inspector reveals some common "flaws" that look scary but are probably harmless and that you can probably fix ...

Clean out larger cracks or shallow craters and scrape away any build-up of grunge; then, scrub oil or grease stains with driveway cleaner or TSP or coat them with a primer that covers oil spots. Next, ...

It might not look like it, but your driveway is in constant motion. Whether tree roots, overweight cars, or ground shifts, your driveway's concrete is always shifting and moving, often resulting in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: I have a couple of questions for you: First, will products such as Round Up or other such weed killers be effective against moss or algae growing on roofs? I know there are many other solutions, ...

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 ...

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 ...