Concrete & Brick

This article shows you what to do when your driveway starts to sink and pull away from your garage floor. The fix is easier than you might think, and you can do it yourself. You just need to use pavers to create a new apron where...Read more»

Concrete screws are the perfect fastener for speedily anchoring objects to concrete. We show you how to drill and drive them quickly and easily, and how to choose the best one for the job.

Learn how to clean, reset and tuckpoint loose bricks. A loose brick can ultimately lead to major problems – even a wall collapse – but the fix is simple.

The concrete crowns of masonry chimneys often crack with age, allowing water to leak in. This article explains how the crown works, what it should look like and what to do about leaking problems.

After you check a contractor's recommendations and insurance, find out how much they know and what they really plan on doing with the help of these detailed technical questions.

Fix the crack in your concrete garage or basement floor yourself by following these step-by-step directions.

Concrete stains are a quick, inexpensive way to transform an uninteresting concrete slab into an elegant patio that’s vibrant with rich color.

In this article, we’ll show you the tools and techniques you need to get a smooth, durable finish on concrete. We’ll also tell you how to know when the concrete is ready for each phase of the finishing process. Whether you’re pouring a...Read more»

This article explains how to identify spalling on bricks, which causes them to deteriorate. It also tells how you can keep water away from brick walls to eliminate the problem before it starts. Otherwise, you'll end up having to...Read more»

Renew an old concrete patio with decorative brick or concrete pavers. You don't have to remove the concrete. Here's how to do it quickly and easily.