A new type of staircase has made its appearance on the home improvement scene lately -- precast concrete steps. These factory-molded stairs have a lot to offer in terms of ease of installation, ...

A shabby stoop can crush a home’s overall curb appeal. And while building concrete steps is more complicated than pouring a ...

Learning to pour concrete may save money and build your skills, but without proper equipment and attention to detail, the results can look far from professional. Concrete—generally a combination of ...

People are pouring on the creativity and using poured concrete designs inside their homes. Concrete can reflect personal style and need not remain a cold, utilitarian, sidewalk gray. Decorative ...

Last week’s column about concrete discussed grading, forms and form oil, and preparing the soil. Concrete alone isn’t much stronger than plain old dirt. Pour a slab of concrete over a bed of adobe ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve got a choice to make about my new home. The builder is giving me the option of a poured concrete or concrete block foundation. There’s not a huge difference in price, but I’m more ...