Driveway Maintenance

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Asphalt vs Concrete Driveways

In cities and towns all across the country, the vast majority of home driveways are made from one of two materials — asphalt or concrete. But which one is best for your driveway?

A snow-covered backyard and deck.
Snow Removal Tips for Your Driveway

Use these tips to get on top of snow before it buries you.

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Winter Awareness: Preparing for Snow Removal

Use these six ideas to make snow removal easier.

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How to Troubleshoot The Effects of Ice Around Your Home

The ice that accompanies winter weather could have harmful effects on the outside of your home.

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The 9 Best Snow Removal Tools

With these tools in your arsenal, snow has nothing on you.

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How to Improve the Drainage of Your Gravel Driveway

Flooding problems in the driveway can lead to even bigger problems, so make sure you're drainage is doing its job.

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Maintaining Your Concrete Driveway

It's low maintenance but still requires some TLC.

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How to Seal a Concrete Driveway

Seal the deal on protecting your driveway from the wear and tear of water damage in the summer and salt rock treatments in winter.

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How to Seal Concrete Driveway Cracks

Preserve the look and strength of your driveway.

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How to Remove Snow from Your Gravel Driveway

Keep your gravel driveway in place, even when removing snow.

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Combat Snow at These Vulnerable Places in Your Home

Prevent damage to your home this winter with these tips!

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Install Brick Driveway Edging in 6 Steps

Easily add curb appeal to your home with brick edging along your driveway.

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Cleaning Blacktop: 5 Tips

Maintenance is key when caring for a blacktop driveway.

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Removing Weeds from Your Gravel Driveway

When weeds make a home in your gravel driveway, there are several ways to kill them off and protect against regrowth.

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How to Resurface an Asphalt Driveway

You should resurface an asphalt driveway every couple of years.

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How to Wash an Asphalt Driveway the Eco-friendly Way

Clean up your driveway with common supplies.

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Repair Winter Damage to Your Asphalt Driveway

Repair winter damage to your asphalt driveway in 7 steps.

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Everything You Need to Know About Snow Removal

Think you know about snow removal? See if you've been doing it right!

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Driveway Crack Repair

It is very important to know the essentials of driveway crack repair if you have an asphalt driveway.

A house with a mixed gravel driveway.
Build and Maintain a Gravel Driveway

It offers as much appeal as concrete with less maintenance.

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How to Mix Your Own Driveway Asphalt

It's safer and more reliable than stone.

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Concrete Driveway Sealing Q&A

Sealant can make the driveway look good.

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Removing Chlorine from on Top of Brick Pavers

When you use brick pavers near a pool, chlorine can splash onto them, creating a salty white stain.

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Manual Vs Automatic Driveway Gates: Security Considerations

The choice between automatic driveway gates and manual gates is often a simple matter of convenience.

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Advantages Of Aluminum Driveway Gates

They're strong and durable, which makes them popular.

An entrance gate.
Selecting Secure and Stylish Entrance Gates

Entrance gates are a great safety feature.

A homeowner shovels snow from his driveway.
Winterizing Your Sidewalks and Driveways

Prevent snow, ice and rain from damaging your pavement.

A cobblestone paver driveway.
How to Maintain Cobblestone Paver Driveways

Cobblestone pavers are a popular driveway option.

An electric sliding gate.
Installing the Track for Electric Sliding Gates

Electric sliding gates are a great safety feature.

An asphalt driveway with cracks.
How to Make an Asphalt Driveway Sealer

You must use an asphalt driveway sealer if you have an asphalt driveway. If you do not keep it sealed, it can crack.

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Using Landscape Timbers To Border A Driveway

Using landscape timbers is a convenient and attractive way to border your driveway.

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5 Winter Shoveling Hacks

It doesn't get any easier than this.

Paver Driveway Sealing: Tips and Mistakes to Avoid

Driveway sealing is a project that you can easily manage on your own over a weekend.

Easy Effective Driveway Cleaner

Driveway maintenance can become a lot easier if you are familiar with which type of driveway cleaner to use.

Preventing Snow from Sticking to your Shovel

A snow shovel is still the most popular way for people to remove snow from their sidewalks and drives.

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Asphalt Driveway Sealer Drying Times

How long should you stay off your driveway after applying asphalt sealant? While times vary by brand, here's a general guide.

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How to Lay a Weed Barrier Under a Gravel Driveway

Prevent weeds from taking over your gravel driveway year after year by using a weed barrier underneath.

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Should You Get Swinging or Sliding Driveway Gates?

Find out the benefits and drawbacks of each gate.

How to Install Driveway Gates

Driveway gates give a distinctive to look to your home and can add extra security. You can choose swinging or sliding driveway gates, depending on your preference and your landscaping.

Grass borders a driveway made from pavers.
How to Seal a Paver Driveway

Prevent problems and stains as long as possible.

A white metal gate across a driveway.
How to Repaint Metal Driveway Gates

Seven easy steps to repainting your home's metal driveway gates.

6 Driveway Edging Ideas

Driveway edging adds a finishing touch to your landscape. Here are some ideas for yours!

A sliding electric gate in a driveway in front of a large home with palm trees.
Troubleshooting Sliding Electric Gate Motors

When your electric gate isn't working, it's pertinent to find out why.