Durability ranks high among the many reasons to choose concrete as a driveway surfacing material. After years of exposure to the elements, however, as well as to foot and vehicle traffic, your ...

Most driveways in the United States are made of concrete or asphalt, and after many years of wear and tear and exposure to the elements and car fluids, they can start to crack, fade, and eventually ...

Dear Tim: I have an older driveway that was installed 42 years ago. It’s still in pretty good shape other than some cracks. These have been patched and are unsightly. I was wondering if I could get an ...

As all contractors know, there are three indisputable facts about concrete: it’s gray, it gets hard and unfortunately, it will deteriorate over time. There are a variety of culprits including ...

Resurface or Replace Your Concrete? Here's What Each Option Actually Costs SLACKS CREEK, AUSTRALIA - February 11, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Your concrete driveway or patio is looking worse for wear.

Dear James: We need an inexpensive way to resurface our driveway. Asphalt and concrete cost too much. Will a tar-and-chip type of driveway be much less expensive?—Dave B. Dear Dave: A tar-and-chip ...

A concrete driveway can last 30 years or more, but that doesn't mean it will look like new forever. In most cases, the opposite is true. The surface gets tannin stains from falling leaves and twigs.

DEAR TIM: My concrete driveway has eight large slabs. The driveway slopes down from my garage to the street. The straight-line gaps between the slabs has enlarged, and some cracks are as wide as 2 ...