Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

Q: The corner of one of the concrete steps leading to the front entrance of my building has broken off. It’s the top step of four. Is it possible to repair it without replacing the whole staircase? A: ...

Q:I have three concrete steps at my front door. One piece. The bottom step is starting to crumble, showing wires. Someone suggested building wood steps over the whole thing. Is there anyway to fix the ...

Hardie Board, WonderBoard and Durock are all classified as cement boards. These sheet goods are made with a mixture of Portland cement and sand instead of the powdery gypsum that’s used in drywall.

Q: When we added handrails to our front entry last summer, the contractor had to extend the bottom steps to meet code requirements for the rail supports. The new concrete isn’t the same color, so I ...

Perfect for cast concrete stairs, this tool has a rough, natural stone face with a dramatic cantilever that continues to additional stone texture on the riser. Designed for greater ease of use, this ...