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 ...

While both asphalt and concrete driveways offer a durable surface, each has its own benefits, characteristics, aesthetics, maintenance requirements, and price. When deciding on which type of material ...

Q.I grew up with an asphalt driveway, but my husband had a concrete drive. We're debating what type to install, as our current drive is in horrible shape. I contend that asphalt will cost less than ...

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 ...

Q. I was reviewing a quote I received to have my asphalt drive sealed. But it dawned on me that the streets in my community never get sealed. Is sealing an asphalt driveway really necessary? If so, ...

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.

Water is your home’s enemy. Whether it’s from a summer deluge, a hurricane in the Carolinas, or winter melt like I experienced this winter in Utah. It gets in, it destroys, and you’re left with a ...

Although a consensus can be found on many construction topics, the question about whether to seal an asphalt driveway invites disagreement. Ask three authorities, as we recently did, and expect three ...

You might assume, since I write a column about home improvement, that my house is perfect in every way. You’d be wrong. I suffer from a condition where I know how to do 99%t of the projects around my ...