Everyone knows how concrete looks and that it lasts for years and years. What you may not have realized is that preparing a batch of the stuff is basically a "just add water" affair. Even if you've ...

Need to mix a mountain of concrete fast? This hands-on guide shows five efficient ways to tackle dry concrete demonstrating ...

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 ...

Mixing and utilizing concrete in a construction project, be it in a professional capacity or as part of a home DIY project, is generally a pretty slow-going process. Despite some impressive efforts to ...

DEAR TIM: 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 ...

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

Q: I’m thinking of buying a dilapidated old frame house in the country. It has a stone foundation that seems to me to be too close to the ground. Are stone foundations adequate and strong? Is it ...

Guide to Concrete (Creative Publishing International, 2008) takes readers through some of the most popular home concrete and masonry projects. Endorsed by Quikrete, this book includes tips and expert ...