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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.
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Use Brick Borders for Path Edging
Transform a dull concrete path into an elegant entrance to your home
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How to Build a Stone Path and Steps
Modular blocks let you build like a master mason—even on slopes
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How To Remove Oil Stains from Concrete Floors
Improve the look and safety of your garage floor by eliminating those unsightly oil stains. Here's what you need to...
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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 Proper Prep Leads to Crack-Free Concrete
Good finishing techniques will make a slab look great for a while, but proper ground prep will keep it looking...
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Build an Outdoor Table with Quikrete Countertop Mix
I needed to make an outdoor table that would be reminiscent of stone (without the high cost) and have the...
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How to Build Outdoor Stair Railing
Tips for making rock-solid stair posts
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How to Repair Concrete Cracks with Caulk
How to make long-lasting caulk joints and keep water out.
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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....
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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use Salt on Concrete
You really need to avoid those ice melters! Here's why.
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Concrete Sealer: Protect Your Driveway
The cause of 'spalling' or 'scaling' concrete is simple.
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How to Pour a Concrete Sidewalk
Pour a smooth, durable and crack-free concrete walkway.
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A Heated Driveway: Is It Actually Worth It?
Have you considered a heated driveway? Radiant heating slabs have been around for decades and have been growing in popularity...
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Safety First: Install an Outdoor Stair Railing
Add safety and style with a custom outdoor stair railing
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How to Install a Shower Drain in Concrete
Plumb the drain using a special leak-proof drain assembly
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How to Install Basement Carpet
Keep your finished basement floor dry, even if the concrete gets wet.
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How to Build a Wooden Walkway
Create a boardwalk in your back yard
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How to Remove Tile From a Concrete Floor
Create a smooth surface for new tile
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How to Caulk Concrete
Use foam backer rod and keep the caulk bead thin.
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How to Install Cement Board on a Floor
Make a solid, durable base for floor tile.
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2 Simple Steps to Protect Your Exterior Stonework
Doing this will extend the life of your exterior stone.
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Resurfacing a Sidewalk is Easy to DIY
A fresh, perfect surface for old concrete and a uniform look for new repairs.
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How to Choose the Right Retaining Wall Material
Learn the pros and cons of stone, wood and concrete block retaining walls
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Garage Flooring Options
Choose the floor that's perfect for your needs and budget
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Replace a Section of Sidewalk
Here are three facts about concrete: It’s hard, it will eventually crack, and it’s expensive when installed by a professional.
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NuDeck by UGL: Concrete Application
The NuDECK coating makes my stairs pop! The paint will also protect my concrete from deterioration from Minnesota winters. A...