Concreting
Working with concrete is messy and hard work. But if you do it right the results can transform your home.
How to Install a Glass Block Shower
A curved wall creates a unique bath area
How to Install Stone Facing
Step-by-step instructions and pictures for how to install stone facing.
How to Install a Durable Asphalt Driveway
Learn how the pros make asphalt driveways that last
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...
How to Properly Mix Concrete
Learn how to mix concrete so you get the right strength and consistency every time.
The Best Way to Save Hardwood Scraps
It's not a bad idea to keep some concrete form tubes around the shop for hardwood scraps.
How to Install a Vapor Barrier in a Crawlspace
Use plastic sheeting to control moisture in your crawlspace.
How to Build a Garden Fountain
Cast this fountain in a weekend with a few bags of concrete and some hardware odds and ends
How to Cast Concrete Fountains
Use basic materials and clever techniques to create a water feature in one weekend.
Fix a Sinking Air Conditioner Pad
Rescuing a sinking air conditioner pad before it goes under
12 Stamped Concrete Patio Ideas We Love
A low-maintenance, durable stamped concrete patio is the perfect foundation for an outdoor living space where you can both relax...
How To Level Concrete Slabs
If you have an uneven concrete slab, you could replace it or cover it with leveling compound. But consider grinding...
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.
Thermomass
Are you trying to decide if your next foundation is going to be block, poured or SIP’s? Don’t make that decision until you read...
How to Make a Modern Outdoor Fireplace
It’s surprisingly easy to build—and portable, too.
Use Brick Borders for Path Edging
Transform a dull concrete path into an elegant entrance to your home
How to Build a Stone Path and Steps
Modular blocks let you build like a master mason—even on slopes
Clean Garage Floors – Remove Oil Stains From Concrete
A clean garage floor is safer and looks better, too.
Chimney Maintenance
Make your chimney last for decades with a few hours of simple maintenance
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...
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...
How to Build Outdoor Stair Railing
Tips for making rock-solid stair posts
Caulking Concrete Cracks
How to make long-lasting caulk joints and keep water out.
15 Concrete Countertops We Think are Really Cool
Ditch your plan of installing marble, granite, quartz or butcher block countertops so you can reimagine your kitchen featuring the...
How to Build a Solid, Frost-Proof Deck Footing
Prevent frost-heave damage by pouring the concrete right.
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....
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use Salt on Concrete
You really need to avoid those ice melters! Here's why.