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 ...

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 ...

We’re all familiar with asphalt paving. In most places, it’s the favored surface for public streets and parking lots, and for many Americans it’s what covers their driveways. In the business, this mix ...

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.

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 ...

Editor’s note: This is an installment of the bimonthly feature DIY Adventures, in which reporter Penny Nakamura tackles a home project and reports about the process. I want to make a full confession ...

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 ...

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 James: Our house is four years old, and the blacktop driveway looks like it needs to be resealed. What is the best type of sealer to use on it, and are there any special techniques to apply it? - ...