In this video, I finish up the concrete patio, transforming the backyard for a fresh look. **Backyard Makeover Overview** - ...

Concrete is one of the most user-friendly building materials around. It’s durable and inexpensive, yet can be made amazingly attractive with today’s new concrete finishes. Learn how to pour a concrete ...

Pouring concrete seems like a relatively straightforward job. You mix it, pour it, screed it flat, and then walk away while it cures. That's true to a degree, but just because you've achieved a ...

Building a patio often starts with a poured concrete slab or concrete pavers, but poured slabs are susceptible to cracks over time, and colored concrete pavers are prone to fading. You can help ...

Diagram: Screeding the pad: With one person on each side of the board, work the board across the final layer of concrete to smooth the surface. You can rent or buy gas-or electric-powered cement ...

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, ...

Get ready for fall entertaining! Find out how to design a backyard patio that guests will love during the cooler months.

For many contractors, pouring concrete in cold weather is a nerve-wracking experience -— so much so, that they shorten their construction season to avoid problems associated with cold pouring. But it ...