Are you preparing to lay a new patio in your backyard? Consider this alternative concrete finish for budget-friendly yet ...

Broom finishes, the most common surface textures for exterior flatwork, are created by pulling a broom over freshly placed concrete. Brooming creates a textured or slip-resistant surface with grooves ...

Push or pull the screed board across the forms with a back-and-forth sawing motion. Shove concrete into low spots in front of the screed board. Repeat to remove excess concrete. Form and Pour a ...

When you need to repair a sidewalk, create a space to store a trash can, or build a small storage shed, a few basic concrete skills come in handy. A small concrete slab doesn’t cost much to DIY, and ...

If you’re looking to finish an exposed pea gravel placement of concrete, you can use a surface retarder, sugar water with a sprayer, or return after a couple of days with an acid wash, etc. The ...

Q. I need to replace a small section of sidewalk that's only 4-feet-by-4-feet. I've never worked with concrete before and wonder if I can actually do this. I see the bags of concrete at the hardware ...