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 ...

The concrete patio at my old house cracked a lot. I am adding one now in my newer house. Do you have some sizing guidelines and basic ...

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 ...

Q: I've seen a few concrete porches with stucco exteriors being rebuilt around the Bay Area. Can you discuss their construction and what goes bad requiring their repair? I have a concrete porch that ...

A concrete patio is a popular foundation choice for many homeowners. Concrete is super durable and easily defines a gathering spot for the backyard. The only downside is that a cement slab can look ...

Q: A corner of our concrete porch has chipped off. Is there any way to repair this without replacing our entire porch? A: It’s definitely possible to patch chipped concrete, even in a situation like ...

Q: I have an older concrete porch that has never been painted. I will be painting it with patio latex paint. I plan on cleaning with TSP (trisodium phosphate) and then applying a concrete bonding ...

Dear James: I had painted a concrete patio before, but it peeled off over time. I want to decorate my new patio by my garden. How can I add a pale pink tint to the concrete surface? — Cindy R. Dear ...

You deserve a clean slate for the start of summer. There’s nothing like sipping lemonade or flipping burgers on your backyard patio in the warmer months. But after a long season of weather and foot ...