Dear James: I plan to have my asphalt driveway replaced with concrete. My neighbor’s cracked after only a few years. What should the contractor do so mine holds up? —Dave S.
Dear Dave: Your driveway is the first thing that most people see when visiting your house, and a deteriorated one can be a real eyesore. If installed with the proper materials and procedures, a concrete driveway should last through a lifetime of cars, foot traffic, and projects.
