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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 foundation. Learn how to pour a concrete slab successfully here.
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How To Build a Deck Over a Concrete Patio
The ultimate solution for a hopeless slab.
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How to Install Pavers Over a Concrete Patio
Renew an old concrete patio with decorative brick or concrete pavers. No need to tear out an ugly slab—just hide...
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How to Build a Brick Walkway in the Garden
Build this handsome backyard feature in one weekend.
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Asphalt Repair and Crack Filling
Over time, every asphalt driveway develops cracks and pits. Here's how to fight back.
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How to Estimate a Concrete Order
Calculate concrete prices and how many cubic yards of concrete you need for a walk, driveway or basement. How much...
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Renew Your Concrete Patio: How to Stain Concrete
Staining your patio can transform it from a ho-hum gray monolith to a multi-hued conversation piece. Here, we show you...
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How to Form and Pour a Concrete Slab
A pro shows you how to build strong concrete forms, place a solid slab and trowel a smooth finish
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How to Install Cement Board for Tile Projects
The best base for ceramic tile is waterproof cement board.
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How to Repair Mortar Joints
Restore crumbling mortar joints with a chisel, a grinder and a lot of patience
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How to Seal an Asphalt Driveway
Seal your asphalt driveway correctly and it could last up to 30 years.
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How to Replace Spalling Bricks
Freezing and thawing water in brick can cause flaking and spalling, which ruins the brick.
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Patio Tiles: How to Build a Patio With Ceramic Tile
Make patio tiles stand up to Mother Nature with these installation and care tips.
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How to Build Pathways: Brick and Stone Pathways
With a little imagination and a lot of muscle, you can build this walk in a three-day weekend
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How To Build a Fire Pit with Landscaping Stones
Build this backyard fire pit with retaining wall blocks.
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DIY Concrete Crack Repair
You can fix many concrete cracks yourself
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How To Repair a Sidewalk
Roll down your sleeves and put on a dust mask. Making a durable patch is a dusty, grimy affair.
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Concrete Demolition Tools and Tips
Tips for a fast breakup—even if you're not a body builder
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How to Install Stone Facing
Step-by-step instructions and pictures for how to install stone facing.
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How to Install a Durable Asphalt Driveway
Learn how the pros make asphalt driveways that last
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10 Ways You Didn’t Know You Could Use Concrete
We generally associate concrete with infrastructure and buildings, however, there are numerous things you can make with concrete that don't...
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How to Properly Mix Concrete
Learn how to mix concrete so you get the right strength and consistency every time.
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How to Cast Concrete Fountains
Use basic materials and clever techniques to create a water feature in one weekend.
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12 Stamped Concrete Patio Ideas We Love
Here are 12 of our favorite stamped concrete patio designs to inspire you.
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9 Concrete Grinding Tips to Make a Slab Level
If you have an uneven concrete slab, you could replace it or cover it with leveling compound. But consider grinding...
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5 Crucial Tips for Concrete CareÂ
Here are five easy—and relatively inexpensive—ways to keep your concrete as strong as King Kong, according to Acid Magic.