Driveway Resealing?

[LaydeeBug]

I have never done this, but it seems like an easy enough DIY. Has anyone ever done this before? Should I hire it out?

[Warpy]

1. I know people who have

and I'd suggest wearing old clothes and shoes you won't mind throwing away. It can be a hella messy job. Even with the loss of the old clothes and shoes, it's still cheaper than hiring someone. Just be aware those buckets are really heavy.

http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/outdoors/structures/how-to-repair-and-reseal-the-driveway

[Downwinder]

2. Be cautious of anyone coming by promoting the service.

[LaydeeBug]

3. I know. While Dad was alive, someone tried to pave ours

because our street was repaved, our neighbors started redoing their driveways as well. One guy offered to do ours for 500 bucks. Dad was all, "Son, if you think I'm going to let you use that old, soft asphalt to repave my driveway, I got a bridge to sell you" Apparently, the asphalt can crumble very easily if it's old.

Mine has some hairline cracks, and a few bigger cracks with ground cover popping through. I am going to power wash it, fill the cracks, and try my hand at it.

I think

[Downwinder]

4. Google slurry seal, there are some DIY articles.

Driveway sealant was one the favorite cons of the travelers.

Might check with your street department and see what the recommend for your climate.

[rusty quoin]

5. I like all these good answers.

I know about the stuff that runs down the driveway. And I question, is there a need to reseal.

I cannot help you there, but if you hire a company to do it, watch out. I would actually talk to established and well liked companies first, get their opinion, and work back to cheaper to the point of doing it yourself.

I have asphalt, fairly new, but I cannot think of of a reason to seal something made of oil with oil.

[Historic NY]

6. Find a local blacktop guy...

mine comes around every year and does it, beware of unsolicited fly by night guys. Sealer helps preserve & extend the life of your blacktop. A good installer can seal cracks.