Concrete is a popular building material because it is inexpensive and durable. Plain gray exterior concrete — whether in poured-in-place, precast or block form — tends to be a little boring to look at ...

Q: I live in a house with a concrete block foundation. I think the outside of the block has decorative stucco on it because the exterior of the block isn’t smooth. Some of the exterior is crumbling, ...

Concrete is amazing. All you have to do is look at ancient Roman ruins to realize how durable, flexible, and strong concrete can be as a building material. This can lead to the occasional moment of ...

Are you among the many people with tins of leftover paint languishing somewhere in the attic, garage or basement? Instead of ...

Few home-maintenance projects are as important as exterior painting because paint and caulking form the first line of defense against rain, snow, and ice. And a nice paint job will enhance the curb ...

Dutch Boy Paints has unveiled a full lineup of Concrete and Masonry Floor Coatings for construction projects. Available in three products that protect basement floors and exterior concrete pavers, ...

Apply at least three coats of Clear Glaze - even more if the surface is exposed to direct sunlight and rain. The glaze makes it UV- and water-resistant. Allow at least half an hour between the ...