With just a few style updates, a concrete patio can quickly become your favorite spot to wind down. From adding potted plants ...

I’m looking for some good ideas for spri=ucing up the concrete slab that extends from the house to about 10′ out into the yard. I’ve kandscaped the yard and that looks great. There is a deck over part ...

The first concrete-like structures were built in 6,500 BC in what is today, southern Syria. And, some of the casing stones used to build the Pyramids of Giza in 3,000 BC were, too, made from an early ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. sunny stamped concrete patio with red Adirondack chairs - Sheila Say/Shutterstock There are many benefits of using concrete as ...

Think concrete is an old, dumb material? Think again. We associate cutting-edge construction technology with renewables, LED lighting, high-performance glass and smart controls. But the recent ...

A long-handled bull float smooths and levels concrete immediately after it has been screeded. For a good finish, professionals warn not to overwork concrete. Photos: Portland Cement Association ...

According to the American Concrete Institute CT-18, fiber-reinforced concrete is a concrete mixture that is reinforced with dispersed, randomly orientated fibers. These fibers can be used in lieu of ...