Sealing a driveway, also called “driveway seal coating,” is an important step to prevent cracking and crumbling carports.

and keeps your asphalt looking pristine for years on end. However, the market is flooded—pun intended—with options that can make selecting a driveway sealer a real pain. But you have The Drive ...

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 ...

If you decide to seal a blacktop driveway, you open up a Pandora’s box of problems, in my opinion. The sealer is made up almost exclusively of asphalt. The UV rays will attack this thin coating ...

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 ...

Q: I enjoy your column in the Daily Herald here in Elgin, Illinois. I thought I saved the column on asphalt driveway sealer, but cannot find it. It was in 2015 about mid-year, I think. You ...

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.

When to Hire a Local Driveway Sealer Concrete and asphalt driveways need sealing every three years on average. However, some can last up to five years. Asphalt driveways with heavy traffic might ...

While installing a driveway is a job for the pros, sealing a driveway that’s concrete or asphalt can be a simple DIY project. The best sealer will vary depending on the individual driveway’s ...