Within the realm of exterior home renovations, patios are perennially popular. If you’re looking for an affordable, relatively easy-to-install option, consider a concrete patio in particular. It may ...

Concrete is a low-maintenance material to construct your patio out of but it's not the most exciting. Plus, it can be so hard ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Revamping your kitchen may be one of the biggest home-design decisions you make, and quite possibly a costly one. Whether you're ...

Dear Gary: A concrete surround can be installed on any fireplace. Concrete is one of the best materials to use for a fireplace surround. It is very durable, attractive and nonflammable. The design ...

Q: I plan to install a concrete patio during my vacation. It’s going to measure 14 feet by 30 feet. I’ve watched lots of online videos and paid attention to cable TV shows and now feel emboldened.

Contractors can improve the results of their industrial projects by learning more about the types of concrete fasteners that are available. It is important to select ...

The concrete at the top left is brand new. The concrete sidewalk next to it could be 60 or more years old. Note it is not cracked; only the top layer has worn off. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim ...

Changes in building code requirements have prompted the arrival of a new generation of post-installed anchors for use in both cracked and uncracked concrete. Because ...