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Fantastic video. When I first saw this video my first words were " this driveway 100% needs replacement" as a contractor I probably would have passed on it BUT as a homeowner I love seeing this. It gives you a year or 2 to save for a new driveway. You can also take the torch and burn the vegetation (weeds) which could be a lot quicker. This is the perfect weekend project for a homeowner and could save you hundreds if not thousands
Of course you just finished sealing the driveway!! I wouldn't expect you to be chillaxing when you could be improving / repairing something around the house! I would buy audio books if you would record them. We often tell you have much we enjoy the tone of your voice. Take care! Thank you for a fantastic new 'how to do it the right way' vid. ❤️❤️❤️
I stumbled up on your channel about a year ago. I have to say, I love how you do things hwere. My wife has taken on tasks she would have never tried had she not been watching your video's. thank you so much for doing what you do and how you do it.
I’ve been a beginner for 60 years. That’s the thing about home maintenance and renos. There’s always something new. These videos really help me through the frustrating bits.
Leah…..Thank You. Your voice is my medication. Listening to you soothes my PTSD over active mind. I may never meet you in person but I know you would be someone that would most likely give a smile, a kind word and probably a hug. Knowing this or just believing it gives me inspiration and hope that someone does care for me out there.
That video was so well done it feels like it needs a mike drop at the end! You packed so much great information in just 5 minutes! My hats off to you! Well done! And THANK YOU.
I'm not even in the home remodeling business nor am I trying to remodel. I just like watching Leah cause she just talks so nice and always has a smile 😁
Spot on video! Kudos to you! Your the only one to point out my secret, no more! Remove a little sealer out of bucket for, yes, sand displacement, most importantly when adding sand, it's creates a sealer slurry, for not only slip resistance like you said but most importantly, it FILLS the alligator cracks. Most people your paying take 3 buckets of sealer, take 1/4 out of each into another bucket, add water to all and make 4 buckets and gives you a not so nice watered down sealer and makes them more money!
Sorry but that was a complete waste of time and money. That driveway isn’t even a candidate for recapping, it needs complete removal and replacement. After a few weeks that driveway will look just like it did before it was sealed.
Leah... Did you ever think you'd have 841k subscribers when you started this UA-cam channel? I mean everyone hopes for the best as I'm sure you did but realistically did you imagine this? I'm happy for your success. Keep it up! Love the videos!
Always nice to see your videos. You are so inteligent and well spoken. I learn a lot from you and you are so peaceful. You seem to be living your best life.
Great video! Quick, thorough and to the point on everything needed! I was just trying to find a way to seal my driveway and you hit all the aspects. All this with the voice and tenor of my kindergarten teacher, this was just a bonus! Thanks
This is one of my all-time favorite Leah tutorials. You produced such a beautiful end product, and I simply adore your communication style with all of us. I began the process of seeking out a contractor to do some patching and resurface my project house, but this morning, I thought, I bet Leah has a demo in her repertoire! And you did! We love Leah!! 🥰
You can put a coat of paint on anything. Seal coats don't fix anything. They only preserve what you've got. That driveway will look like hell in a year - the weeds will come right back. Better just to rip it out, fix the subbase and drainage, and build it to last.
@@Poppacap79 Agreed. But slapping a coat of paint over damaged substrate is a complete waste of money - aka putting lipstick on a pig. And having charlatan UA-camrs claim it is anything other than lipstick on a pig is simply grifting clueless viewers.
@@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb I don’t know about all that. I do know that my driveway is going to need to be replaced within a few years and it’s an expense I can’t cover. If I tried this and it helped me delay the inevitable while I saved my money, it seems like a reasonable and affordable temporary fix. I think that was the point of this video.
We have a similar condition driveway that I thought was a lost cause, but we just can't afford to replace it now. I will follow your instructions and hopefully we can get another year or two out of it!
Leah, thank you so much for this. We just purchased a house that has a driveway that looks exactly like this. We don't have the funds to repave it right away, but if we can do this and get another year or two before having to repave. That will give us the time we need to save for it.
Seriously impressive transformation! I didn’t even know this was possible. Nicely done, and I love how informative and encouraging these videos always are.
Wow 🤩 I can’t believe how good it looked at the end! The before looked like you should just give in and replace it, but I’m shocked at how crazy the after was! Definitely worth it!
The driveway may look good from a distance, but there were no closeup shots of the driveway to show how it really look. As soon as the sealcoat wears off, the driveway will be right back to the way it was before.
Leah, it's like you read my mind, or something. :) Our driveway looks just like this one, except not as many weeds (and it's longer). We don't have a new driveway in our budget right now. I will try to save what we have by doing this! Thanks!
Good job Ms. Leah! I just looked at the website for the latexite pli stick. Sounds like a better alternative than backer rod and caulking for the expansion joints and cracks in cement driveway and it’s traffic ready in a much shorter time!
Give it 6-12 months and it will look just as bad. Seal coats are just like paint - if the subsurface isn't sound, no amount of paint will fix it. Seal coats should be applied on sound asphalt as preventative maintainance on a regular schedule, not as some joke attempt to magically fix failed asphalt. That driveway was badly built (probably no subbase/compaction/drainage) and it failed as you'd expect. This seal coat was simply putting lipstick on a pig.
Getting ready to do a really bad one. Cracked, uneven and it sodded over in some places. The sod is coming up slow but steady, this video really helps!
I’ve been pressure washing oil stains for three days now and never heard of an oil primer. I’m going to be putting that on next. I didn’t realize how leaky fluids could eat the asphalt up until this year.
Hi, Jane! I love this solution for a poor driveway. Question- Would this work on a poor condition garage floor? Mine is not leveled with the driveway and when it rains water seeps in. I wonder if this technique can be used on the concrete in the garage as a temporary and economical solution? What say you?
I love your videos!!!! Thank you for demystifying home improvements with reasonable and reproducible solutions!!! Keep it up. In the meanwhile I keep looking for a solution for spalling my garage and driveway, caused by poor property drainage against the city owned concrete sidewalks! Any suggestions are welcome!
@@seejanedrill I notice you used the Airport latex brand in this video. Is that better than blackjack 1000 ? I don’t trust box store products at times but your opinion on both products or which one you like best would make my day. I just bought a house 5 years ago and my asphalt driveways looks great but I been told that sealing your driveway every 3-5 years is the norm.
I coated my driveway today and it sprinkled some rain in the evening I use the latex light brand will I have to redo it it still looks OK I hope the little bit of rain didn’t hurt it. What do you think They say 36 hours before rain and it was probably only six hours but it was a light sprinkle for about 30 minutes
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is this driveway still going? thinking about sealcoating mine, but it's in rough shape. not sure if it's worth it or not.
Leah when it comes to work you are just a machine, and with a lot of skills I might add. I highly commend you for such an excellent job.
Fantastic video. When I first saw this video my first words were " this driveway 100% needs replacement" as a contractor I probably would have passed on it BUT as a homeowner I love seeing this. It gives you a year or 2 to save for a new driveway. You can also take the torch and burn the vegetation (weeds) which could be a lot quicker.
This is the perfect weekend project for a homeowner and could save you hundreds if not thousands
I like the fact that you don't beg for people to subscribe to your channel like so many other youtubers.
Of course you just finished sealing the driveway!! I wouldn't expect you to be chillaxing when you could be improving / repairing something around the house! I would buy audio books if you would record them. We often tell you have much we enjoy the tone of your voice. Take care! Thank you for a fantastic new 'how to do it the right way' vid. ❤️❤️❤️
I stumbled up on your channel about a year ago. I have to say, I love how you do things hwere. My wife has taken on tasks she would have never tried had she not been watching your video's. thank you so much for doing what you do and how you do it.
I’ve been a beginner for 60 years. That’s the thing about home maintenance and renos. There’s always something new. These videos really help me through the frustrating bits.
Oh my! This comes at JUST THE RIGHT moment! Thank you SO much! I feel like I owe you for all you've given me in knowledge and courage to DIY!!
Leah…..Thank You. Your voice is my medication. Listening to you soothes my PTSD over active mind. I may never meet you in person but I know you would be someone that would most likely give a smile, a kind word and probably a hug. Knowing this or just believing it gives me inspiration and hope that someone does care for me out there.
Hello Mikey, Thanks for sharing your thoughts...much appreciated!!!
That video was so well done it feels like it needs a mike drop at the end! You packed so much great information in just 5 minutes! My hats off to you! Well done! And THANK YOU.
I'm not even in the home remodeling business nor am I trying to remodel. I just like watching Leah cause she just talks so nice and always has a smile 😁
That’s amazing!! This could save people thousands of dollars replacing a driveway. Thank you for this video. 💜
Spot on video! Kudos to you! Your the only one to point out my secret, no more! Remove a little sealer out of bucket for, yes, sand displacement, most importantly when adding sand, it's creates a sealer slurry, for not only slip resistance like you said but most importantly, it FILLS the alligator cracks. Most people your paying take 3 buckets of sealer, take 1/4 out of each into another bucket, add water to all and make 4 buckets and gives you a not so nice watered down sealer and makes them more money!
Looks AMAZING Leah. Well done as always. I'll have to remember that sand trick :)
Mr 2 million, I just watched yours not 30 minites ago
Sand was my favorite. Never knew.
@@seejanedrill another awesome video.was wondering if this would work on concrete driveway? Thanks
Sorry but that was a complete waste of time and money.
That driveway isn’t even a candidate for recapping, it needs complete removal and replacement.
After a few weeks that driveway will look just like it did before it was sealed.
Really impressive and I appreciate how you kept it short and sweet!
Love your videos; single gal here, often attempt projects on my own and your videos are very helpful.
Leah, you're great. Always giving us very good ideas to restore something. Thank you very much. Kisses from Sao Paulo - Brazil.
Always great to see you, Leah ! Someone please get this lady her own show. She needs to be shared beyond You Tube
Thanks for the kind words
Thank you. I was quoted 32k to dig it up and haul it away and start from scratch. I'm following your instructions. I'm glad I found your channel ❤
Wow 32k is a hefty amount....good luck with your project
Leah... Did you ever think you'd have 841k subscribers when you started this UA-cam channel? I mean everyone hopes for the best as I'm sure you did but realistically did you imagine this? I'm happy for your success. Keep it up! Love the videos!
Not in my wildest dreams.
Bought my first house this past May and I have watch so many of your how to vids and wanna say thanks for taking the time to film these vids
You and me are in the same boat. Does your house need some TLC as well?
Wow. Her level of knowledge is awesome.
I hear Leah's voice daily! I can do things I had NO IDEA I was capable of!
Your voice is so awesome. I wish my high school teachers and college professors sounded like you.
Oh My Gosh!!! The difference between the two is amazing!!! It seems like a whole new driveway. Great job as usual Leah!!
Thanks Mitch
What an awesome step by step, with complete explanation and example of every process taken! Wow! I wish every how to video was done this well!!!
Nice! Don't have a blacktop driveway, but I learned a lot from this. Thanks, Leah!
Always nice to see your videos. You are so inteligent and well spoken. I learn a lot from you and you are so peaceful. You seem to be living your best life.
Honestly that was a pretty amazing before and after
Wow, that looks amazing! Would have said it couldn't be done, but Leah did it.
Great video! Quick, thorough and to the point on everything needed! I was just trying to find a way to seal my driveway and you hit all the aspects. All this with the voice and tenor of my kindergarten teacher, this was just a bonus! Thanks
This is one of my all-time favorite Leah tutorials. You produced such a beautiful end product, and I simply adore your communication style with all of us. I began the process of seeking out a contractor to do some patching and resurface my project house, but this morning, I thought, I bet Leah has a demo in her repertoire! And you did! We love Leah!! 🥰
I am dreading doing my driveway but after watching your video I feel much more optimistic about the whole process. Thanks Leah!
The most awesome DIY channel on the internet! Thanks, Leah!
I had no idea you could transform a driveway like that.
Yes in 6 months later all the cracks reappeared miraculously
You can put a coat of paint on anything. Seal coats don't fix anything. They only preserve what you've got. That driveway will look like hell in a year - the weeds will come right back. Better just to rip it out, fix the subbase and drainage, and build it to last.
@@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb huge difference in cost, though.
@@Poppacap79 Agreed. But slapping a coat of paint over damaged substrate is a complete waste of money - aka putting lipstick on a pig. And having charlatan UA-camrs claim it is anything other than lipstick on a pig is simply grifting clueless viewers.
@@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb I don’t know about all that. I do know that my driveway is going to need to be replaced within a few years and it’s an expense I can’t cover. If I tried this and it helped me delay the inevitable while I saved my money, it seems like a reasonable and affordable temporary fix. I think that was the point of this video.
Very good job Mama Jane always truthful with your honesty.
That looks fantastic - proof that the key to success is in the prep!
We have a similar condition driveway that I thought was a lost cause, but we just can't afford to replace it now. I will follow your instructions and hopefully we can get another year or two out of it!
You are a great teacher, Leah, and I’ve learned a LOT from you! Thanks for all your content.
Looks great! I'm more into steel machining and fabrication, but always love watching you channel.
Amazing, Leah. Thanks for showing that it can be done.
Leah, thank you so much for this. We just purchased a house that has a driveway that looks exactly like this. We don't have the funds to repave it right away, but if we can do this and get another year or two before having to repave. That will give us the time we need to save for it.
Ohhh wowww...thanks for sharing your amazing job with us.
Seriously impressive transformation! I didn’t even know this was possible. Nicely done, and I love how informative and encouraging these videos always are.
Wow! What a difference!
Hi 👋 how are you doing I hope you having a wonderful day.
Truly incredible results!!! I have all the materials and tools to patch holes and sealcoat my driveway now, I just need to find the time!
You did a beautiful job! I always learn something in every video you post! Thank you, Leah! I hope you're doing well!
I am doing well. Thanks Zelda.
'Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. '
- Francis of Assisi
Really good job !
Another GREAT VIDEO, Leah!
Your videos are ALWAYS worth watching. I've learned so much from you!
Thank you, my friend!
That was quite a difference between the before and after shots. Excellent job on repairing that driveway.
Bandaids can go a long way. Time to do my driveway and make it look new. Thank you. Great job.
Thank you for being the one who I can understand your explanations and educations on so many of my questions Thank you.
Another awesome video. Not too long and very informative.
Wow 🤩 I can’t believe how good it looked at the end! The before looked like you should just give in and replace it, but I’m shocked at how crazy the after was! Definitely worth it!
The driveway may look good from a distance, but there were no closeup shots of the driveway to show how it really look. As soon as the sealcoat wears off, the driveway will be right back to the way it was before.
You make everything look so easy.
That's so nice of you, I really appreciate your comment on this video. Hello 👋 how are you doing I hope you have a wonderful day.
Leah, it's like you read my mind, or something. :) Our driveway looks just like this one, except not as many weeds (and it's longer). We don't have a new driveway in our budget right now. I will try to save what we have by doing this! Thanks!
Looking really good.
I love your channel and content! You break all your projects into manageable steps! You are my go to channel for repairs! Keep it up!
Always timely topics for me for some reason! Thank you!
Awesome work, you are very patient!
Good job Ms. Leah! I just looked at the website for the latexite pli stick. Sounds like a better alternative than backer rod and caulking for the expansion joints and cracks in cement driveway and it’s traffic ready in a much shorter time!
That’s impressive. It looked like a lost cause to start.
Give it 6-12 months and it will look just as bad. Seal coats are just like paint - if the subsurface isn't sound, no amount of paint will fix it.
Seal coats should be applied on sound asphalt as preventative maintainance on a regular schedule, not as some joke attempt to magically fix failed asphalt. That driveway was badly built (probably no subbase/compaction/drainage) and it failed as you'd expect. This seal coat was simply putting lipstick on a pig.
Wow! I’m binge watching all ur videos! You’re INCREDIBLE!!!!
Thank you for taking the time to make all these very informative videos 👍 ❤🙏
Wow Leah, this is incredible. You’ve given me the motivation to get this done!
Well done, Leah !!!
You always do a great job thank you for being such teacher
That's so nice of you, I really appreciate your comment on this video. Hello 👋 how are you doing I hope you have a wonderful day.
Thanks for the great video Leah 👍 😊
Hi Jane, I love the new intro! Also that is INCREDIBLE that you're nearing a million subs!!! Congratulations!!!
Thank you
Bravo! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Excellent results!
Getting ready to do a really bad one. Cracked, uneven and it sodded over in some places. The sod is coming up slow but steady, this video really helps!
Good luck with your project
You just astound me with your amazing skills and work. What UA-cam is meant for.
You did a lot of work there!
Wow, just look at the Before and After, what a transformation!!!!!
I thought my drive was bad! You have given me confidence!
I LOVE when your content comes up in my feed. Always learn so much
Wow, I was skeptical going into this but you really got that drive way looking good.
Hard work but the finished product looks so much better.
I admire your drive and determination.....
Thank you
Oh Lord our highways need you! Potholes and patches and patches that have seen their last days 😭
My Driveway is a uphill. I never thought of the sand additive.
Thanks Leah, my driveway is a Bear in Winter.
I’ve been pressure washing oil stains for three days now and never heard of an oil primer. I’m going to be putting that on next. I didn’t realize how leaky fluids could eat the asphalt up until this year.
I'm a new subscriber and very much enjoy your videos. Thanks for your time and effort to show us all these tips.
Thank you for your honesty
Great video. I am about to do mine in a few weeks. Great tips. Ill need to get crack sealer, but its simple enough to do...
Hi, Jane! I love this solution for a poor driveway. Question- Would this work on a poor condition garage floor? Mine is not leveled with the driveway and when it rains water seeps in. I wonder if this technique can be used on the concrete in the garage as a temporary and economical solution? What say you?
I wouldn't
I love your videos!!!! Thank you for demystifying home improvements with reasonable and reproducible solutions!!! Keep it up.
In the meanwhile I keep looking for a solution for spalling my garage and driveway, caused by poor property drainage against the city owned concrete sidewalks!
Any suggestions are welcome!
@@naticaleb123 Long term it sounds like you may need to put in a French drain on the uphill side of your problem areas.
@@seejanedrill I notice you used the Airport latex brand in this video. Is that better than blackjack 1000 ? I don’t trust box store products at times but your opinion on both products or which one you like best would make my day. I just bought a house 5 years ago and my asphalt driveways looks great but I been told that sealing your driveway every 3-5 years is the norm.
Great work!!
Watched a few videos, never saw the sand tip 👌🏼 will use that for sure. How many buckets did you end up needing?
Ok, I will take your word for it. Thank you.
Wow night and day difference! That's amazing!!!
Great job Leah!
Great work as always 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻
looks great!
Wow, huge improvement 😮
I coated my driveway today and it sprinkled some rain in the evening I use the latex light brand will I have to redo it it still looks OK I hope the little bit of rain didn’t hurt it. What do you think
They say 36 hours before rain and it was probably only six hours but it was a light sprinkle for about 30 minutes
Impressive! How long did this take you in real time? A few days?
Great video Leah. Is there a solution like this for concrete driveways?
That was great. This helps with the stress of my project, many thanks 😊
Wow! That is incredible. I’ll bet this would also work for small parking lots as well.
What did you use to mix the seal coat & where do you get it ? Thank You.