'Selecting low-grade materials is a very common driveway design mistake,' picks up Trevor Knight. 'Avoid sacrificing quality ...

Asphalt driveways are highly durable, but they will break down with enough time and wear. The national average cost of blacktop driveway repair is $1,900.

Asphalt driveways can last up to 30 years when they’re properly laid, leveled and compacted. However, if the paver doesn’t have the right equipment and experience, the driveway can start to ...

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 ...

Asphalt driveway restoration requires you to have a grasp of what’s known as the adhesive chain. Keep in mind that each product you use, be it bagged asphalt patching material, crack filler or ...

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 ...

Standard asphalt (blacktop) is premixed at the manufacturer’s location and delivered to your home. Tar-and-chip driveway materials are delivered separately to your home and combined there.

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 ...