When you need to repair a sidewalk, create a space to store a trash can, or build a small storage shed, a few basic concrete skills come in handy. A small concrete slab doesn’t cost much to DIY, and ...

With modern finishing equipment, it has become relatively easy for flatwork finishers to achieve overall floor flatness/levelness numbers of FF35 and FL25 — commonly specified tolerances for warehouse ...

Concrete is the unsung hero of residential construction. From driveways and sidewalks to patios and, most importantly, ...

Learn how to replace a damaged section of sidewalk using simple tools and concrete bags. This step-by-step guide shows you how to remove the old slab, prepare a solid gravel subbase, build your forms, ...

DEAR TIM: I’m going to do an ambitious concrete project this summer pouring a long sidewalk. My initial results are disappointing. The finish I’m getting on my concrete is rough, and too many stones ...

Q. I need to replace a small section of sidewalk that's only 4-feet-by-4-feet. I've never worked with concrete before and wonder if I can actually do this. I see the bags of concrete at the hardware ...

Concrete driveways are tough, but like other outdoor landscaping materials, they're not immune to weather extremes. Thankfully, there's a DIY fix for flaking.

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 ...