Concrete Air Plant Planter
This modern desktop planter is perfect for low-maintenance air plants—and it only takes a few quick steps to complete.
How to Make Concrete House Numbers
Welcome visitors (and help out pizza delivery people) by creating these cool concrete house numbers for your front yard.
How to Repair Concrete Steps
Repairing concrete steps is a lot cheaper than building new ones.
30 Tips for Painting Almost Anything
You can transform just about anything with paint and a little imagination. Leather, concrete, appliances—you can paint them all! Here's...
How to Remove and Replace a Small Concrete Entry Pad
You can do it in just a day!
Repair or Replace – Pouring Concrete Steps
Rebuild damaged edges and corners to make your concrete steps look like new or surface concrete steps if possible
Drills: When to Use a Rotary Drill
Sometimes bigger is better
How to Tile: Prepare Concrete for Tile
Turnaround tips for an old basement floor
How to Choose Modular Concrete Block
Sorting out the options
Circular Saw Tips and Tricks
Do more with circular saws
How to Repair Broken Bricks
The cause—and two possible solutions
How to Reset a Loose Brick
A simple repair can save a whole brick wall
How to Build a Timber Frame Garden Arbor
You can cut perfect, old-style joints with standard tools...and keep all the fasteners out of sight
Build a Circular Patio and Retaining Wall
Hilly, small or ho-hum yard? Modular pavers and blocks let you carve out a unique retreat darn near anywhere!
Fountain: How to Build a Concrete Fountain
Carving stone requires years of training, extraordinary skill and endless patience—or you can cheat and use power tools.
How to Build an Outdoor Table
The beauty and toughness of stone at a fraction of the cost
Schoolhouse Storage Shed
If you've got big storage needs and are looking for style, this is the shed for you.
Build an Outdoor Table With Tile Top and Steel Base
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Construct a small, round tile top patio table with a...
How to Stop Chimney Water Leaks
Stop inside-the-chimney waterfalls
How to Pour Concrete
A cross-section of opinions and experience from concrete masons around the country
How to Handle Efflorescence on Brick Chimneys
Moisture moving through bricks causes white mineral deposits on the brick surface and in the case of a chimney, it...
Installing Wood Flooring Over Concrete
Install a wood base, then the finish flooring.
How to Clean Floors: Wood, Tile, Carpet and Everything Else
Most homes contain a variety of flooring types. Knowing how to best clean each surface can be a lot to...
Waterproofing Products Help Keep Basements Dry
A little inspection and finishing work will go a long way in keeping your basement dry.
Stone Inlay Concrete Bench
Quikrete's 5000 concrete mix is a great formula for building your own backyard bench.
Walking Path Upgrade
My old DIY was long overdue for an upgrade.
The 5 Best Concrete Paints That Seal the Deal
The best concrete paint will seal your basement floor, deck or garage against spills, leaks and wear-and-tear—and look darn good...