We’re all familiar with asphalt paving. In most places, it’s the favored surface for public streets and parking lots, and for many Americans it’s what covers their driveways. In the business, this mix ...

You might assume, since I write a column about home improvement, that my house is perfect in every way. You’d be wrong. I suffer from a condition where I know how to do 99 percent of the projects ...

January 20, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Big Easy Asphalt has established an asphalt repair division addressing multiple ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Dear James: My asphalt driveway has many cracks and small holes. It is only a few years old. My repair attempts don't last for long. How can I fix them better? -- Carla A. Dear Carla: Asphalt ...

As a professional in the paving and pavement maintenance industry, it’s your duty to ease client concerns with simple explanations of complicated driveway problems. While this may seem like simple ...