Concrete

Build strong, crack-free concrete sidewalks and slabs with these 10 pro tips. Tips include forming edges, leveling, smoothing, curing and other…

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

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

We'll take the mystery out of ordering concrete from a ready-mix company and explain everything you need to know to order it yourself. We…

Seal cracks in concrete with durable urethane caulk. It'll keep water out and protect your foundation and walks from further cracking and…

Save time and energy when breaking up a concrete slab or steps: Tips, tools and planning advice guide you through the job and save you big…

Solve your concrete fastening problems with our favorite concrete anchors. We show you how to install light-duty, medium-duty and heavy-duty…

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 hand mix concrete so it delivers maximum strength and durability. Mixing isn't complicated and when done well, the concrete should…

Form and pour a new concrete sidewalk; the perfect first concrete project for the beginner. Replace that ugly, cracked walk with a flat, smooth…

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

Create a polished concrete table with a solid wood base, with inlays of glass, leaves, tile or other materials. This project is simple enough…

What makes a concrete driveway or slab strong? Here's a sampling of tips and opinions from professional concrete masons. Avoid cracking and…

Pouring a concrete slab yourself can be a big money-saver or big mistake. We show you the best techniques and tools so you get it right the…

You can install a wood plank floor over concrete if you first install a layer of 3/4-in. plywood. We show you the best way to do it.

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…

Restore a pitted concrete garage floor with an easy-to-apply resurfacing product. It'll make the floor look fresh and new again at a modest…

Powder actuated tools are the quickest, most efficient way to fire fasteners into concrete slabs and block walls. We'll show you how to use…

Crumbling mortar in brick walls and chimneys has to be cut out and replaced to avoid structural and water damage. Tuckpointing—cleaning…

Learn the tools and techniques used for tuckpointing old masonry walls and chimneys. Discover how to restore cracked and worn mortar joints, how…