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Well, last week I looked at the driveway and it really needed sealing.
If I didn't the driveway would be rubble by spring with all the wet
and freezing and thawing that goes on around here.

If that is true, let it go and put in a new driveway with proper base. Mine
is 30 years old and was sealed once, about 25 years ago. I found it is a
PITA to do and there is no damage after all those New England winters.