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 ...

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 ...

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The Outside Guy often comments on the reality that badly placed concrete looks great after a few days, and may even look as ...

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 ...

Throughout history, many new processes have come along to improve how people achieve end results. These innovations— even those that eliminate just one step—often lead to dramatic increases in ...