Gravel is fairly easy to repair because of its nature as an aggregate material. If you spread new rock on it once or twice a year as needed, then the incidence of potholes should be kept to a minimum. If potholes do form, put a layer of sand in the bottom and then sharp gravel on top of that. After you've driven on the patch a few times it should compress just fine.

For a driveway made from concrete or stone pavers, broken pavers may need to be dug out periodically or the joints between them filled with additional sand. Replacement of pavers is fairly easy to complete with attractive results because the driveway is made up of individual stones.

Asphalt driveways may suffer from cracking or potholes if maintenance is neglected. Cracks can be filled with a crack filler designed specifically for asphalt; potholes can be filled with asphalt cold patch. Both items can be found at your local home improvement outlet. An asphalt driveway in poor repair may also benefit from resurfacing. Resurfacing is done by an asphalting company, just like if you were having a new driveway installed.

Concrete driveways may acquire cracks which if left alone can cause serious damage to your driveway. If water gets into the cracks in your driveway in the winter, that water freezing can expand and break up your driveway further. Small cracks can be filled with concrete sealer while larger cracks will need to be filled with a paste of water and portland cement. For holes or other larger damage, contact a concrete professional to assess what steps might need to be taken.

First impressions are important for houses just as they are for people; give your home the best chance of making a good first impression whether it is from people coming to visit or prospective buyers coming to tour your house. Keep your driveway in good shape and show that you care about your home and yard. Jerry Clifford