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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 ...

Q-Last year, we had a new blacktop driveway installed over existing blacktop and were instructed by the installer to seal it after a few months with coal-tar sealer. Stains from the sealer are still ...

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? - ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Q. I had a new asphalt driveway installed 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 too ...