This outdoor bar with a concrete countertop is a sturdy piece of outdoor furniture that serves as a nice place to sit and have a drink or as a food prep island. Concrete countertop slabs are pretty ...

For a patio build, stepping stones, or pathways, concrete tiles can be an affordable option—and some ambitious DIY enthusiasts even make indoor floor tiles themselves. Making your own concrete tiles ...

Dear Gretchen: Making repairs to concrete is a relatively simple project. The most difficult part is carrying the heavy bags from your car to the work area. In this case, I recommend purchasing bags ...

The surest way to decide whether to use a sledgehammer or a jackhammer is to experiment a few days before you begin ...

With a notoriously large carbon footprint, concrete is a prime target for researchers developing greener materials for the future of construction. A number of studies have shown how old rubber tires ...

Recurring stories and special news packages from C&EN. Mention the words cement and concrete, and most people will conjure images of heavy trucks, rugged roadways, and mighty bridges. But not everyone ...