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 driveway is an excellent option and can cost almost 50 percent less than having it resurfaced with conventional asphalt. This type of surface…
Seal an Asphalt Driveway
Nothing makes a home look poorly maintained like an asphalt driveway in need of repair. Weeds poking out of cracks and crevices and a surface badly in need of a new topcoat are telltales of a neglectful homeowner. Sealing the driveway can transform it and the overall appearance of the property. It’s a small investment…
‘He’s Now Reunited With Dad’: Loyal Dog Who Sat on the Driveway for 7 Years Waiting for Late Owner, Dies
A loyal dog who sat in the same spot on his family’s driveway for seven years, waiting for his late owner to come home, has passed away at 12 years old. His family believes the dog and his owner have now reunited, and the sweet story has gone viral. Lydia Crochet of Lake Charles, Louisiana,…
What Should I Ask Driveway Installers?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi A new driveway is a fantastic way to spruce up your exterior and add more useful space for your vehicles. But not all driveways are created equal, so you want your installer to do the best job possible. Concrete and asphalt driveways bring different pros and cons,…
In Florida, Man Finds Remains of a Historic Battlefield in His Driveway
By Paul Guzzo From Tampa Bay Times Florida―It initially seemed like a child’s treasure-hunting tale. Aaron Defaria’s kids would bring him what they called diamonds, dug out of the shell-and-rock driveway at their Seffner home. But he thought they were just shiny rocks, chalked it up to childhood imagination and thought little of it. Then,…
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