Home improvement expert April Wilkerson demonstrates a simplified method for laying foundations by opting for a dry-pour ...

In the dozens of garden tours I have hosted with Marcia over the years, three questions get asked more than any others. One, how do we get rid of our moles; B, the Latin name for plant X (well, not ...

Diagram: Screeding the pad: With one person on each side of the board, work the board across the final layer of concrete to smooth the surface. You can rent or buy gas-or electric-powered cement ...

Q. I've heard all kinds of things from friends about concrete foundation piers. To say the least, I'm confused. Some say you just dig a hole and fill it with concrete. Others say you need to be sure ...

Concrete is one of the most user-friendly building materials around. It’s durable and inexpensive, yet can be made amazingly attractive with today’s new concrete finishes. Learn how to pour a concrete ...

Dear James: I plan to have my asphalt driveway replaced with concrete. My neighbor’s cracked after only a few years. What should the contractor to do so mine holds up? — Dave S. Dear Dave: Your ...