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 ...

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.

You may have an asphalt or blacktop driveway as I do. Mine was installed 25 years ago and is in good condition. The mix ordered at the asphalt plant was key to its ...

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 ...