Concreting

Plumb the drain using a special leak-proof drain assembly

Choosing the right pad makes all the difference

Keep your finished basement floor dry, even if the concrete gets wet.

Create a boardwalk in your back yard

Create a smooth surface for new tile

Use foam backer rod and keep the caulk bead thin.

Make a solid, durable base for floor tile.

Powder actuated tools (PAT) are a powerful way to attach wood to concrete and concrete block. Here's how to use...

Assemble an L-shaped wooden form, lock it into place with bricks and fill the void with concrete repair mix.

Doing this will extend the life of your exterior stone.

A fresh, perfect surface for old concrete and a uniform look for new repairs.

Learn the pros and cons of stone, wood and concrete block retaining walls

Fix it, maintain it, improve it. Your garage floor will last much longer if you take a few steps to...

A reader wrote us asking about using pressure-treated wood instead of concrete for a basement or crawl space.

Choose the floor that's perfect for your needs and budget

Here are three facts about concrete: It’s hard, it will eventually crack, and it’s expensive when installed by a professional.

The NuDECK coating makes my stairs pop! The paint will also protect my concrete from deterioration from Minnesota winters. A...

To securely mount screws, hooks or nails to a solid concrete surface, bore a hole in the wall, then...

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

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

Does it seem like whenever you want to spend your day off outside, the weather foils your plans? Rain and...

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

Making minor size adjustments to better fit his outdoor space, reader Ed Merkle built this stylish project using The Family...

A concrete driveway makes a beautiful gateway to your home that can last for decades if it’s installed correctly. But...