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Why Are People Buying Glass Houses?

The benefits are transparent.

Drill Into a Brick Wall in 7 Steps

This opens up some beautiful design options.

How to Remove a Concrete Walkway

It's a heavy task, but it can make way for more green space.

Sunken Concrete: Repair or Replace?

A sunken slab can be an easy fix or extensive project.

Stucco 101

This classic exterior surface is more popular than ever.

Brick Garden Edging Installation

Give your garden beds the ultimate finish by installing a brick border.

How to Color Cement

Cement doesn't always have to be gray and dull.

Anchoring To Concrete and Masonry

It's not as "hard" as you might think.

How to Fill a Cinder Block with Concrete

Save some cash by using cinder blocks instead of poured concrete, but don't compromise on strength. Reinforce your blocks instead.

How to Install Brick Edging

Brick edging is versatile, durable, and easy to DIY.

How to Extend a Concrete Patio Slab

If you find that your old concrete patio just isn't big enough, here's how you and create additional space!

How to Build Paver Steps into a Hillside

Get an attractive set of steps in your hillside without the fuss of concrete.

How to Kill Weeds Between Patio Paving Stones

Keep your patio or walkway looking clean by removing any weeds that spring up between the stones.

8 Options For Bolting To Concrete

Get to know your options for bolting to concrete.

How to Remove a Brick Path

In a worn out and damaged brick path, the uneven bricks can be dangerous to walk on and may lead to injuries. These unsettled bricks should be removed and new bricks reinstalled. The brick paths may be either mortared or just laid using the sand to fill the joints. If the brick path is mortared, you

How to Lay Out Brick Steps

Building brick steps is not a simple project.

How to Remove Moss from Concrete

You have some free, household options.

How to Resurface Concrete Steps

Concrete steps may need to be resurfaced over the years.

Graffiti Removal in Eight Steps

The cleaning agent depends on the surface material.

How to Slope a Concrete Patio for Drainage

Standing water on a back patio can spell trouble, so make sure yours is sloped properly.

Installing Brick Pavers Over a Concrete Slab

Cover up your drab concrete with brick pavers.

How to Apply Stucco

Stucco beautifies almost any wall, and almost anyone can apply it with a little instruction.