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 ...

Use the soap nozzle on your power washer or a garden hose applicator to apply the driveway cleaner. Then scrub the entire driveway with a stiff-bristle push broom. Even if you think your driveway is ...

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 ...

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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 ...

When it comes to sealing their driveways, people make mistakes. Owners of asphalt driveways often seal them too frequently, and owners of concrete driveways don’t seal them at all, experts say.

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 ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

Question: I was told not to reseal our new asphalt driveway for several years. After three years now, it looks a bit worn. Is it time to seal it, and what is the best sealer and method to apply it?