Concrete is a popular building material because it is inexpensive and durable. Plain gray exterior concrete — whether in poured-in-place, precast or block form — tends to be a little boring to look at ...

If your concrete patio is worn out, badly stained, and weather-beaten, don’t despair. There’s a simple, affordable way to restore patios to like-new condition, and it’s no more difficult than painting ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Q: What is the best way to paint and protect a concrete floor? A: Painting concrete floors continues to be a popular way to bring color to spaces like basements and garages. There are many ...

A fresh coat of paint is sometimes the best thing you can do for a home's interior; it does wonders for the outside, too. From cozy covered balconies to decorative concrete slabs and brightly colored ...

Every day, I receive quite a few emails via the Ask Tim page on askthebuilder.com. A common question, believe it or not, is how to add color to concrete. It makes sense. A lot of people dislike the ...