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Working with concrete is messy and hard work. But if you do it right the results can transform your home.

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10 Tips to Build a Better Concrete Sidewalk

Build strong, crack-free concrete sidewalks and slabs with advice from the pros for forming edges, leveling, smoothing, curing and other vital steps in creating a first-rate concrete pour.

Metal, Wood and More: Tools and Tips for All Kinds of Cuts

These will definitely get you out of a few jams.


Tips for Concrete Fasteners and Masonry Screws

No matter which trade you're in, eventually you're going to tackle a project that requires fastening to bricks, blocks or...


51 DIY Demolition Tips You Need to Know

Tearing out a wall or taking a jackhammer to concrete can be great for stress relief, and doing this labor-intensive...


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26 Things That Changed DIY Forever

Innovations that improved home improvement.

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Pouring Concrete Patio: A First Timer’s Guide

Poured concrete makes a terrific backyard patio and it's easier to succeed than you might think. Here's how to get...


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How to Build a Brick Fire Pit

Enjoy a crackling wood fire in your own backyard. Learn how to build a DIY fire pit.

Epoxy Garage Flooring Tips

An accurate slab moisture test is the key to a long-lasting floor


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How to Pour a Concrete Slab Successfully: 31 Tips

Building a shed this spring? Before you can even think about raising the walls, it’s imperative to have a solid...



Laminate Repair Tips: Reglue Loose Laminate

Fix loose laminate quickly and easily before it breaks off

Modern Stone Installation Tips

Tips for installing veneer stone from a real pro


Patio Tiles: How to Build a Patio With Ceramic Tile

Make patio tiles stand up to Mother Nature with these installation and care tips.


Concrete Demolition Tools and Tips

Tips for a fast breakup—even if you're not a body builder


How to Cut Concrete

Concrete cutting tips for the tough jobs. Try a concrete saw


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5 Crucial Tips for Concrete Care 

Here are five easy—and relatively inexpensive—ways to keep your concrete as strong as King Kong, according to Acid Magic.

How to Maintain and Repair Your Chimney

Make your chimney last for decades with a few hours of simple maintenance


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How to Build Outdoor Stair Railing

Tips for making rock-solid stair posts


Radon Gas Remediation: The Best Radon Mitigation Systems

Radon gas moves from the soil into a home directly through pores in concrete and gaps in walls and floors....


Masonry Nailing Trick

If you’ve always had trouble driving masonry nails into concrete to mount furring strips or boards, try this trick.


10 Surprising Things You Can Do with Concrete Blocks

From a succulent wall to an attractive sofa, these are some seriously creative ways to use concrete blocks.


How to Install Fiber Cement Siding

How to cut, nail and install durable fiber siding, plus caulking and painting tips.


30 Tips for Painting Almost Anything

You can transform just about anything with paint and a little imagination. Leather, concrete, appliances—you can paint them all! Here's...



How to Tile: Prepare Concrete for Tile

Turnaround tips for an old basement floor

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Circular Saw Tips and Tricks

Do more with circular saws


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How to Pour Concrete

A cross-section of opinions and experience from concrete masons around the country


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How to Clean Floors: Wood, Tile, Carpet and Everything Else

Most homes contain a variety of flooring types. Knowing how to best clean each surface can be a lot to...