
How To Build a Deck Over a Concrete Patio
The ultimate solution for a hopeless slab.

How to Install Pavers Over a Concrete Patio
Renew an old concrete patio with decorative brick or concrete pavers. No need to tear out an ugly slab—just hide...


How to Build a Brick Walkway in the Garden
Build this handsome backyard feature in one weekend.

Asphalt Repair and Crack Filling
Over time, every asphalt driveway develops cracks and pits. Here's how to fight back.


How to Estimate a Concrete Order
Calculate concrete prices and how many cubic yards of concrete you need for a walk, driveway or basement. How much...


Renew Your Concrete Patio: How to Stain Concrete
Staining your patio can transform it from a ho-hum gray monolith to a multi-hued conversation piece. Here, we show you...


How to Form and Pour a Concrete Slab
A pro shows you how to build strong concrete forms, place a solid slab and trowel a smooth finish


How to Install Cement Board for Tile Projects
The best base for ceramic tile is waterproof cement board.


How to Repair Mortar Joints
Restore crumbling mortar joints with a chisel, a grinder and a lot of patience

How to Seal an Asphalt Driveway
Seal your asphalt driveway correctly and it could last up to 30 years.


How to Build Pathways: Brick and Stone Pathways
With a little imagination and a lot of muscle, you can build this walk in a three-day weekend


How To Build a Fire Pit with Landscaping Stones
Build this backyard fire pit with retaining wall blocks.


DIY Concrete Crack Repair
You can fix many concrete cracks yourself

How To Repair a Sidewalk
Roll down your sleeves and put on a dust mask. Making a durable patch is a dusty, grimy affair.

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.


How to Cast Concrete Fountains
Use basic materials and clever techniques to create a water feature in one weekend.


12 Stamped Concrete Patio Ideas We Love
Here are 12 of our favorite stamped concrete patio designs to inspire you.

9 Concrete Grinding Tips to Make a Slab Level
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 CareÂ
Here are five easy—and relatively inexpensive—ways to keep your concrete as strong as King Kong, according to Acid Magic.

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


How To Remove Oil Stains from Concrete Floors
Improve the look and safety of your garage floor by eliminating those unsightly oil stains. Here's what you need to...


How to Maintain and Repair Your Chimney
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...