Homeowners used to think of concrete as being strictly utilitarian stuff, resorted to only when a better-looking material would be either unsuitable or far too expensive. Today, many people appreciate ...

Many outdoor spaces require regular TLC, and the odds are, if you’ve ended up reading this guide, you want to learn how to stain a concrete patio yourslef. Most hardscapes like driveways, walkways, ...

If your patio is looking the worse for wear, or if you just want a new look, you can stain concrete floors to give them new life. Using stain on concrete has the added bonus of allowing the surface to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Known for being one of the strongest building materials, concrete is used in construction projects to form everything from buildings to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Concrete floors typically don't need as much attention as others ...

Dear James: I had painted a concrete patio before, but it peeled off over time. I want to decorate my new patio by my garden. How can I add a pale pink tint to the concrete surface? — Cindy R. Dear ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve got an in-ground swimming pool at my home and my wife is not too happy about the concrete deck around the pool. The concrete was poured at different times and it’s cured to three ...

From intricate residential patio work to decorative flooring to multi-hued columns in sports stadiums – plenty of today’s projects require contractors to use colored concrete. But how do you decide ...

The concrete around this swimming pool is two different shades. There are several ways to make it look much better and change the color at the same time. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter I’ve got ...