Not all the asphalt cracks and potholes in your driveway need the skills of a pro, especially when you can have your pick of blacktop patch products that are designed for those very small jobs. What’s ...

Question: My new blacktop driveway is already falling apart. A heavy rain washed away the gravel on the edge of the driveway. As a result, the gravel under the new blacktop is starting to erode. Why ...

If your driveway floods in heavy rains, upgrade its edge with a natural and affordable feature that will direct the rainwater ...

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 ...

This brand new blacktop driveway is two weeks old and already eroding because the contractor used the wrong gravel at the edge. (Courtesy of Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter Dear Tim: My new ...

Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

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.

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Driveways don't always get the attention they deserve — until they're no longer looking their best, that is. The reality is that driveways are ...

DEAR TIM: We need to have a new blacktop driveway installed, and I thought it was going to be a simple process of comparing quotes. It turns out it’s somewhat confusing. I didn’t know there were ...

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 ...