Concrete

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A concrete backyard patio with partial cover.
How to Slope a Concrete Patio for Drainage

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

Wall built from concrete blocks.
How to Repair a Concrete Block Wall

Temperatures and the elements can wreak havoc on building materials, even concrete. Fortunately, there are DIY fixes for cracks.

Paver stones in various colors.
How to Stain Concrete Paving Stones

You can dress up your paving stones with a layer of stain.

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How to Repair a Precast Concrete Wall

Repairing a precast concrete wall is easier than you think.

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6 Clear-Cut Steps to Staining Concrete Pavers

Follow these steps to create your own concrete paver stain.

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How to Dry Stack Concrete Blocks

It is easy, cost efficient, and particularly fast to dry stack concrete blocks.

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How to Remove a Concrete Slab

You may need to break up a concrete slab from time to time.

A cracked sidewalk.
DIY: Cement Sidewalk Repair

Nobody wants a cracked sidewalk.

A blacktop driveway.
How to Repair Cracks in Blacktop Driveways

Cracks are unseemly. Get it? Here's how to repair them.

Concrete steps.
How to Repair Concrete with a Vinyl Concrete Patch

Use a concrete patch to quickly repair a crack.

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Make Concrete Stepping Stones in 4 Steps

Concrete stepping stones are cost-effective and highly-customizable.

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Decorative Concrete Finish: 4 Ideas

Decorative concrete finishes can lend both style and function to your concrete floor.

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Stamped Concrete Care and Maintenance

Stamped concrete has become one of the most popular finishes for outdoor patios.

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How to Remove a Concrete Fountain

Follow these steps to remove the eyesore yourself.

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Cutting Concrete With Hands

Cutting concrete with your hands requires the use of a masonry chisel and hammer.

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Block Foundation vs. Poured Foundation

There are 2 types of foundations that you can choose from when building a home.

Concrete steps.
Repair a Concrete Step

A crumbling step can be a safety hazard.

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Manual vs Power Concrete Trowel: Pros and Cons

Trowel concrete is very important to concrete finishers for power trowel.

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How to Use a Concrete Texture Roller

Concrete texture rollers are an inexpensive way to add beauty and value to a concrete project.

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How far apart should I space concrete expansion joints?

Placing concrete expansion joints is a necessary step when installing concrete slabs.

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How to Make Stepping Stones with Stepping Stone Molds

To make your own stepping stones by means of stepping stone molds, is fun and easy.

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Tips for Using Epoxy to Patch Concrete Cracks

Concrete is a material used in many building applications.

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How to Smooth Out Rough Concrete

Concrete is a very forgiving substance. You can use concrete to build skyscrapers or a simple patio.

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How to Install Precast Concrete Panels

The use of precast concrete panels makes building much easie.

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DIY Stamped Concrete Forms

Create a custom look with stamps.

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Several of the Best Waterproofing Options for Concrete

Waterproofing concrete should be considered if you are building a house or structure.

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What is Injection Grouting?

Injection grouting is something that not very many people know about.

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Helical Piles Explained

Helical piles are a type of deep foundation used on buildings.

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Tips and Tricks when Installing Concrete Bolts

Concrete bolts are used to fasten objects to concrete.

Concrete in front of a home.
Best Concrete Drill for the Home

A concrete drill can have many purposes.

A concrete walkway.
Building a Concrete Walkway Behind Your House

Concrete can be used to create a beautiful walkway.

A worker holding a post hole digger.
Building a Sturdy Pier and Beam Foundation

A simple pier and beam foundation is a great alternative.

7 Things to Know About an Expansion Bolt

They're designed to expand after they've been installed.

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How to Cut a Drainage Channel in a Concrete Patio

Avoid puddles where you don't want them.

Concrete blocks sit in neat stacks.
Building Houses with Concrete Block: Pros and Cons

What are some advantages and disadvantages to this material?

A concrete wall white with efflorescence.
How to Remove Concrete Efflorescence

It's easy to accumulate and sometimes difficult to get rid of.

A cluster of cinder blocks sitting on top of one another.
Building a Cinder Block Fire Pit

Follow these steps to get your own fire pit in a few days.

a concrete pathway bordered by grass.
How to Remove a Concrete Sidewalk

You will need brawn and power tools to hammer out concrete.

How to Build a Stem Wall

You can build a concrete version without mortar.