Learning to pour concrete may save money and build your skills, but without proper equipment and attention to detail, the results can look far from professional. Concrete—generally a combination of ...

Concrete is one of the most user-friendly building materials around. It’s durable and inexpensive, yet can be made amazingly attractive with today’s new concrete finishes. Learn how to pour a concrete ...

A step-by-step look at pouring the concrete layer that forms a home’s foundation. What makes this stage so important for long ...

Are you looking for a patio to provide extra space in your backyard for entertaining or just hanging out? You can make one from wood, or you can simply clear out an area and cover it with gravel. If ...

Concrete is the unsung hero of residential construction. From driveways and sidewalks to patios and, most importantly, ...

Last week’s column about concrete discussed grading, forms and form oil, and preparing the soil. Concrete alone isn’t much stronger than plain old dirt. Pour a slab of concrete over a bed of adobe ...

Q: I’m renovating a basement bath during winter while things are slow at work. When I removed the old shower insert, I discovered a large area of crumbling and missing concrete. Because of the high ...

Q. I've heard all kinds of things from friends about concrete foundation piers. To say the least, I'm confused. Some say you just dig a hole and fill it with concrete. Others say you need to be sure ...