Driveways

Cold patch asphalt holds a pothole through winter. Hot mix asphalt fixes it for good. Here is when to use each and why some holes keep coming back.

Asphalt costs less, repairs easily and handles salty winters. Concrete can last longer but needs care its first year. Here is how to choose.

Size, tear-out, base work and the price of oil set what an asphalt driveway costs. Here is how a paver builds the number.

Tar and chip fits long, steep and gravel driveways for less than asphalt. Here are the pros and cons, how long it lasts, what drives the cost and when asphalt is the better call.

Salt hurts an asphalt driveway mostly by feeding its cracks with water that refreezes. Here's which ice melts are safe, how much to use and how to protect your driveway this winter.

Spreading cracks, low spots or water by the garage? Here is how to tell when an asphalt driveway needs replacing, when resurfacing still works, and the best time to pave.