Dear James: My asphalt driveway need some serious repairs. There are several potholes and dents in it. I know professional heated repairs are best, but what is the best way to repair it myself ...

As with most do-it-yourself home projects, the key to a successful asphalt driveway patch is proper preparation in addition to the proper repair materials.

A University of Cincinnati research team tried to find out during a year of research that included help from the City of ...

Researchers from the University of Minnesota Duluth have found that microwaving a 'patching compound' before fixing helps it bind with edges of the pothole and makes the repairs last longer.

Keep adding more of the patch and compacting it until the hole is full and level with the surrounding asphalt. For the cracks in the driveway, use liquid asphalt crack filler.

Q: I live in an older house that has an asphalt driveway. The problem is that, over the years, rain and weather have made divots and small cracks in the driveway. What can I do to repair the holes ...

Slightly larger holes are filled with asphalt patch mix and serious potholes are best handled with a coarse-aggregate filler commonly called cold patch.

Dear James: My asphalt driveway has many cracks and small holes. It is only a few years old. My repair attempts don't last for long. How can I fix them ...