Learning to pour concrete may save money and build your skills, but without proper equipment and attention to detail, the results can look far from professional. Concrete—generally a combination of ...

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 ...

Question: This summer I’ve got a few outdoor projects that involve pouring small amounts of concrete. I looked into having a ready-mix truck do it, but the cost is so expensive. I’ve seen the bags of ...

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 ...

I know you've answered others about how to restore damaged concrete. That's not my issue. I must pour a new sidewalk, driveway and patio, and I want it to last. I don't want it to spall. I don't want ...

Before you start on your first concrete project, take some time to learn the best way to mix concrete. This will ensure that your project doesn’t crumble when you take it out of the form and that it ...

Q: I must pour a new sidewalk, driveway and patio, and I want it to last and be maintenance-free. How can I do this? A: It is possible to pour flat exterior concrete work such as sidewalks, driveways, ...

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 ...

Perhaps, you never thought you'd see the day where concrete was the subject of a feature in Asphalt Contractor magazine, much less putting it on the cover of an issue! However, roller compacted ...