Create a durable and stylish outdoor living space without breaking the bank by building your own concrete paver patio. This ...

The steps aren't solid concrete either. They're poured concrete, formed into steps over a wooden ramp. Stucco on the sides of the porch is applied over a standard 2- by-4 wood-framed wall.

Q: A chunk of concrete the size of a large grapefruit broke off the corner of one of our porch steps and shattered. Can I repair this myself?A: You need a small amount of concrete mix, a small ...

Steps For Repairing Narrow Cracks In Concrete Narrow concrete cracks — those measuring less than ¼-inch in width — are ...

However, the etching step needs to come after you clean the concrete. TSP and TSP substitute work equally well for this purpose, according to a technical-help person at the Savogran Co. (800-225 ...

Handsome, hardwearing concrete walks, steps, and porches will form an impressive entree to any home. To achieve the best looking and most durable outdoor concrete, follow these 7 pro tips.

Q:I have a ranch-style home with a front porch that is not deep enough - certainly not deep enough for these old bones to enjoy a rocking chair from which to spy on my neighbors. It also has a ...

A WOMAN transformed her battered concrete porch using a lick of paint from B&Q and a stencil – but vowed ‘never again’ after she did her knees in trying to finish it. Ja… ...

Instead of removing those concrete front steps, save some time by building a wood deck over and around them. A well designed front porch or deck is an inviting feature on most homes.

Q: My son’s house in Washington, D.C., is a bungalow and quite interesting-looking. Someone painted over the 8-by-6-foot concrete porch and four or five concrete steps, and made a mess of them ...

Dear Heloise: Even one step down from a concrete porch to the sidewalk can be a danger. I found this out recently when a friend stumbled as she was leaving my house. To prevent this from happening ...