3 Tips to Lengthen Your Concrete Patio’s Life
A concrete patio is beautiful and durable, but regular maintenance strengthens the surface and lengthens its life. Here are 3 tips to protect your patio.
Using Fast-Setting Concrete for Setting Posts
Whether you are building a fence or a playset for the kids, setting the posts is an important part of the job. Using fast-setting concrete allows you to simplify and speed up the process because it can be mixed with water in the hole.
How to Set an In-Ground Basketball Hoop
Installing an in-ground basketball goal takes no time compared to the countless hours of use that goal will get.
How to Repair Cracks in Stucco
Stucco repair can be simple. Here's how to seal cracks and deal with damaging vines.
How to Pour a Garbage Can Slab or AC Condenser Pad
Everything has its proper place — including garbage cans and condenser units. And for both these backyard fixtures, your lawn isn’t that place!
How to Give New Life to an Old Concrete Patio
How do you give new life to an old concrete patio that's so worn that you can see rocks coming through the surface?
Polymer Based Sand for Locking Patio Pavers in Place
Laying a patio out of brick pavers makes a good DIY project, but problems can arise when it comes to locking the pavers into place. Use a polymer-based material, which stays put and flexes rather than cracking.
Textured Concrete Coatings
Watch this video to find out about the advantages and application of textured acrylic concrete coatings to old concrete surfaces, such as steps, patios, sidewalks, and driveways.
Cement vs. Concrete: Understanding the Difference
People often say ‘cement’ and ‘concrete’ interchangeably, but these words have different meanings. Here’s what you should know about cement vs. concrete.