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 ...

Diagram: Screeding the pad: With one person on each side of the board, work the board across the final layer of concrete to smooth the surface. You can rent or buy gas-or electric-powered cement ...

Q. I want to lay some cement by the back door of our garage, about a 3 x 3 foot area. Having never done this before, I need some advice on what to do to prepare the area, and what to do to keep the ...

Let’s talk concrete! The good news is that you can pour the concrete in water. Professionals do this all the time. You just have a small standing puddle in your basement and that won’t be a problem.

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 ...

Wet concrete on skin can cause everything from mild redness to third-degree, permanently disfiguring chemical burns. You and your helpers should take these steps: Wear eye protection. Sandy concrete ...

Q. My upcoming deck project requires concrete support piers. I've never dealt with them before and have many questions. What are my options? How do I make sure the ...

Dear James: I plan to have my asphalt driveway replaced with concrete. My neighbor’s cracked after only a few years. What should the contractor to do so mine holds up? — Dave S. Dear Dave: Your ...

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 ...