Concrete Repair

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

For long-lasting concrete crack repair, fill wide cracks with foam backer rod before caulking. And use a caulk formulated for concrete.

Cutting away the damaged concrete and pouring a new concrete cap on the step can often repair badly broken concrete steps. The fix will be…

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…

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…

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…

We'll show you how to get out three of the toughest stains—oil, paint and rust. The secret is to draw the stain out of the concrete.…

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

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

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

That old basement floor with the crumbling vinyl tile may look hopeless, but with a little scraping and a few strips of crack isolation membrane…

Remove those garage floor oil and grease stains and make your concrete look good and improve garage safety.

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

The concrete crowns of masonry chimneys often crack with age, allowing water to leak in. This article explains how the crown works, what it…

Air conditioner compressors and heat exchanger pumps sitting on concrete pads may settle and tip over time, putting strain on coolant lines. One…

Extend the life of old concrete by fixing broken, crumbling areas before the problem gets worse. A properly done repair will last decades.…

Replacing or adding a driveway? Learn the ingredients and techniques needed to make a high-quality, long-lasting asphalt driveway.

If downspouts and regrading don't cure your damp basement, the most effective solution may be a drainage system and sump pump, which will…