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 ...

Several days ago, I had a texting exchange with a very smart woman who attends my church. She reached out to me the day before with a photo of water inside her garage and another showing a crack in ...

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Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

A cracked concrete driveway isn't ruined. You can repair cracks so that they almost disappear, but only if you prepare them ...

Concrete sidewalks are essential for pedestrian safety, but over time, they can develop cracks, uneven surfaces, and other forms of deterioration. Proper maintenance ensures long-lasting durability ...

One of the first things any new homeowner discovers is that a house is basically entropy in building form. From the moment a house is born, it’s dying—eaten by termites, digested by rot, eventually ...

In the world of concrete repair, there's an age-old adage: "Surface preparation is 98% of the battle." It’s a simple statement, but a critical message. Neglecting or shortcutting surface prep will ...

Thousands of municipalities are facing the fact that their concrete infrastructure is deteriorating. Waste, potable, and other water systems are approaching the later phases of their lifecycles. They ...