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Repairing or replacing your asphalt (blacktop) driveway is best done in warm, dry weather. Asphalt driveways are relatively inexpensive to repair, especially if you do the work yourself with patching ...

Dear Readers:In the March 29 issue of the Democrat and Chronicle’s Home and Real Estate section, I answered a question regarding asphalt driveways. It brought a bunch of replies (with additional ...

About once a day at my house we perform the driveway ballet. My wife, who gets home from work first, parks her Suzuki at the head of the driveway, and I park my Buick behind her. Since she goes to ...

Most driveways are made of asphalt, and — just like many highways — need periodic maintenance to fill cracks, patch potholes and eventually to reseal the surface. When you’re the one-person road crew, ...

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 ...

Dear James: My asphalt driveway has many cracks and small holes. It is only a few years old. My repair attempts don't last for long. How can I fix them better? -- Carla A. Dear Carla: Asphalt ...

The typical cost to install an asphalt driveway ranges from $3,116 to $7,195, with a national average of $5,080. The main factors that affect the total cost of asphalt driveway installation include ...