Asphalt care for homeowners
Seal it right. Make it last.
Straight answers on driveway sealers, crack fillers, and tools, from people who sealcoat driveways for a living. No fluff, no hype.
Why trust us
We seal driveways every season in New York's Hudson Valley. We know which products hold up through a Northeast winter and which ones wash off by spring.
Honest picks
We recommend products we would put down on our own driveway, and we tell you when a job is better left to a pro.
Practical
Real temperatures, coverage numbers, cure times, and the mistakes that ruin a DIY job, all in plain English.
The guides
- Best Driveway Sealers for Homeowners (DIY)The driveway sealers worth buying for a do-it-yourself job, compared honestly: coverage, durability, and which one fits your driveway.Read the guide →
- Best Asphalt Crack Fillers for DrivewaysWhich asphalt crack filler to use for hairline cracks, wide cracks, and joints, with honest picks that hold up through freeze and thaw.Read the guide →
- How to Sealcoat Your Driveway Yourself, Step by StepA practical, step-by-step guide to sealcoating an asphalt driveway yourself, with the exact tools and materials you need.Read the guide →
- Best Squeegees, Brushes and Sealcoating ToolsThe squeegees, sealcoat brushes, and tools that make a DIY driveway sealing job faster and cleaner, compared honestly.Read the guide →
- When to Hire a Pro vs. Sealcoat It YourselfAn honest look at when DIY driveway sealcoating makes sense, when a professional sealcoater is worth it, and what each really costs.Read the guide →
- How Often Should You Sealcoat Your Driveway?How often to reseal, the water test, and why sealing every year backfires.Read the guide →
- Best Asphalt Patch and Pothole Repair Products for DrivewaysCold patch that actually holds, and how to pack a pothole so it lasts.Read the guide →
- Best Driveway Oil Stain Removers and Cleaners for AsphaltGet oil out of asphalt without eating the surface, and prime spots before you seal.Read the guide →
- Oil-Based vs. Water-Based Driveway Sealer: Asphalt Emulsion vs. Coal TarAsphalt emulsion, coal tar, or solvent sealer: what is really in the bucket.Read the guide →
- Best Snow and Ice Care for Asphalt DrivewaysIce melt that is safe for asphalt, plastic shovels, and protecting edges from plows.Read the guide →
Driveway care in 30 seconds
- Fill cracks every spring before water gets in and freezes.
- Reseal every 2 to 3 years, in dry weather at 50°F or warmer. How to tell when.
- Two thin coats always beat one thick coat.
- Wait 6 to 12 months before sealing brand-new asphalt.
- Clean oil spots fast; oil softens asphalt. Here's how.