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 ...

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

A concrete footing. Even though the concrete hardening (technically known as curing) process begins quickly, you should leave the posts undisturbed for at least two days after pouring the concrete.

Years ago, it was common practice to imbed porch and patio posts in concrete. It was simple: Dig a hole, set the post and pour concrete around it. The idea was to enjoy the added strength provided by ...

Every single time we do a home improvement project we learn something new and interesting. Recently, we found ourselves forced to rebuild a 35-year-old section of fence that was literally rotten to ...