By Rob Robillard This article will help you save time, labor and money by showing you the best way to clean rust off concrete or
Q. I’d like to build a backyard concrete patio to replace a rotting deck. The patio would be about 18 by 10 feet. How do
Stay Clean & Safe in the Winter Months By Rob Robillard In the North East, winter means shoveling and salting your walkway and stairs. The
A Step-by-Step Guide to Enhancing your Back Yard
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Concrete is one of the most versatile building materials. It can be used for anything from entire buildings to portions of buildings, sidewalks, patios, post
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Sakrete Ramps Up DIY Skatepark Building with Local Sponsorships and Thrasher Magazine’s YouTube Series Sakrete, part of Oldcastle APG, ramps up its support of DIY
Neolith was selected for single source, sustainable beauty as part of this exclusive Lake Sheen Project – An unforgettable sheen overlooking the lake Search, and
This year, take pride in beautifying your concrete and masonry surfaces with a little help from the full lineup of Concrete and Masonry Floor Coatings
A Warm Holiday Home Starts with Natural Stone Stockings hung on a fireplace mantle with festive decorations are often the focal point for cozy holiday
By Matt Weber A concrete slab is one of the basic components of modern construction throughout the world. Whether used as a building foundation, sidewalk,
Working with stone is an age-old craft that is very satisfying. A stone project has a sense of immortality.
The comprehensive guide to building a brick barbecue pit from the DIY and home improvement experts. What would fall be without football? And what would
The factors and considerations you should be aware of for placing concrete or performing concrete repair in hot weather by Dirk Tharpe, Sakrete – Oldcastle APG
Daich Coatings, manufacturers of durable real stone coatings, has introduced three new colors to its popular SpreadRock® granite stone coating line. The new
Bagged Concrete to Cubic Yard Quickdraw Working with concrete can create a bit of anxiety, no matter how big or small the job—whether you’re placing
Homeowners Cynthia and Dan Capezio wanted to add more curb appeal to their Florida home. However, instead of looking up at their house, they looked
The front steps of our project house had two problems: They were ugly and dangerous. We needed to make them pretty and safe.
Who doesn’t love a new way to break stuff? By Matt Weber
By Matt Weber New Concrete Coating Converts a Dull Slab into a Colorful Canvas. The natural color of concrete has all the flair and fashion
By Larry Walton A bridge is one of those things that are often taken for granted until you don’t have one, especially if you live
Special Advertorial Section Concrete is gaining in popularity as a building material for driveways. According to the National Association of Home Builders, 68% of
Using Big Rocks to Give Your Landscape a Solid New Look
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Master concrete stainer, Gaye Goodman, explains the staining procedure in step-by-step detail.
By Larry Walton One of my favorite home projects is building a new concrete walkway. It could be
Use a masonry waterproofer to conceal stains and prevent water intrusion.
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Lightweight and easy to install, artificial stone is a popular alternative building material.
I live in Ohio which is an area that can have tough, cold winters and hot, dry summers. Ohio’s severe weather swings take their toll
Protect the look of interior brick walls.
Although showers laden with ceramic tile look great, leaks are an inevitable fact of life. You can’t assume your shower floor is waterproof just because
That’s right inside. It may sound crazy, but unexpected, out-of-the-ordinary challenges are what make it Extreme How-To. After researching and talking to a number
Not many years ago we were marveling at marble vanity and granite kitchen countertops in those put-on-the-booties tour houses. Today the availability of quarried, dimensional
Brick patios, walks and garden terraces are some of the easiest-to-build home projects. They not only create a pleasurable outdoor space, but also add to
My mom wanted a patio. She wanted a nice, shady place beside her house to relax, read, sip lemonade and host the occasional barbecue. This
Build a simple firepit in a weekend and add ambience to your backyard. Find inspiration here, and then follow our step-by-step guidelines to create
I have a 30-year old home and I’m seeing some signs of moisture on the block foundation wall in my below-grade basement. Will painting the
A step-by-step guide to repairing a concrete walkway.
Build a paver path to accent your yard and add value to your home.
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Rigid plastic footing forms are new alternatives to conventional forming methods for concrete pier footings. These types of piers are quicker and less expensive to
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Anchoring items to concrete or masonry often requires boring a hole, inserting an anchor of some sort, then bolting or screwing the item in place.
Cable railing has become one of the fastest‑growing trends in outdoor living design, and for good reason. Homeowners want cleaner sightlines, modern aesthetics, and materials that don’t require constant upkeep. Builders want systems that install cleanly, tension reliably, and hold up to weather without callbacks. DeckWise Cable Rail Kits hit that sweet spot by combining […]
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