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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: Do I really need to seal my driveway, or is that a racket? And can I do it myself? A: There is considerable debate about whether it’s truly necessary to seal asphalt or concrete driveways, but ...

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. 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 ...

Dublin, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Asphalt Sealer Market Outlook 2025-2034: Market Share, and Growth Analysis By Product Type (Water-based, Solvent-based, Oil-based), By Technology, By ...

Q: Our walkway is asphalt, and we sealed it about three years ago with the standard sealing material. This autumn, sap from a nearby pine tree dripped onto the walkway, leaving many white spots. How ...

Q: We recently put in some 4-foot-wide raised beds, using redwood boards. The person who took responsibility for building them painted their interior with a black material. Investigation revealed it ...