Many businesses can stay open while their parking lot is paved. The lot is split into sections that close one at a time, while customers, deliveries and emergency vehicles use the rest. Phasing works best when the lot has more than one entrance and enough spare parking to give up a section for a while.…

Protecting a new asphalt driveway through its first winter comes down to a few habits. Skip the sealcoat, mark the edges before the first big snowfall, keep plow and snowblower blades set slightly above the surface, and use de-icing salt as needed. By spring, you may see a few thin cracks. We treat those as…

The apron is often one of the first areas of an asphalt driveway to show its age. You may notice cracking near the garage, broken asphalt where the driveway meets the street, sinking near a concrete apron, or a section that simply looks much worse than the rest of the driveway. That creates an obvious…

Water pooling near the garage is one of the most frustrating driveway problems for homeowners. What may start as a small puddle after rain can eventually lead to bigger issues, including ice buildup, premature asphalt wear, garage-floor moisture, and damage along the driveway edge. If you are noticing standing water where your driveway meets the…

Backing out of a driveway isn’t always a big deal. But if you live on a busy road, have a long driveway, own a larger vehicle or regularly pull a trailer, being able to turn around on your own property can make a huge difference. A well-designed turnaround lets you change direction before reaching the…

If you own an RV, camper, boat, large trailer, work truck or other heavy vehicle, your driveway needs to do more than handle everyday cars and SUVs. The good news is that asphalt can be an excellent surface for properties with larger vehicles. But the driveway should be planned around how you actually intend to…

If you have a long gravel driveway out in the country and you’re thinking about asphalt, your first question is probably the obvious one: how much is this going to cost? The honest answer is that it depends on much more than length. A long driveway usually costs more in total, but the cost per…

Maybe your driveway technically works, but just barely. You’re constantly driving over the grass. Two vehicles don’t fit comfortably next to each other. Guests have nowhere to park. Backing out of the garage is awkward. Or your family simply has more vehicles today than when the driveway was originally built. Widening an asphalt driveway can…