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Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Last fall I used six patching products on cracks in a blacktop asphalt driveway in an effort to determine whether any of them would survive the winter. Five were caulk-type patchers, sold in ...

Dear Tom: Asphalt driveways do require maintenance and people are often surprised at how and why they sometimes deteriorate so quickly. You are correct that hot repairs are the best and ...

Q. Tim, I read a previous column of yours in which you talked about repairing a shallow depression in a concrete surface using sand and Portland cement. My issue is I have a few shallow puddles in my ...

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.

Q: My driveway needs a patch that's about two feet by one foot. I asked the company that sealed my driveway, but I was shocked when I received this reply: "A rough ballpark to perform a hot asphalt ...

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Q: I live in an older house that has an asphalt driveway. The problem is that over the years, rain and weather have made divots and small cracks in the driveway. What can I do to repair the holes in ...

Is your blacktop driveway starting to look more like a dirt road? These surfaces are tough and can last a long time, but the occasional crack can spread if not taken care of quickly. If the crack is ...