Dear James: We plan to add a half-bathroom, but our house is built on a slab. Is it possible to still add a bathroom there, because there is no drain to the sewer in that spot? -- Charlotte G. Dear ...

Concrete is one of the most user-friendly building materials around. It’s durable and inexpensive, yet can be made amazingly attractive with today’s new concrete finishes. Learn how to pour a concrete ...

Ever wondered how concrete pavers are made and how sometimes they manage to look so random and yet fit perfectly together like pieces of a puzzle? It’s quite simple actually. The secret is a concrete ...

Q. I want to install some flat pieces of rock for a walkway. I'm also using the same stone to make a shortcut where two sidewalks meet at a 90-degree angle. Do you have suggestions on how to trim the ...

Dear Gary: A concrete surround can be installed on any fireplace. Concrete is one of the best materials to use for a fireplace surround. It is very durable, attractive and nonflammable. The design ...

DEAR TIM: I want to install some flat pieces of rock for a walkway. I’m also using the same stone to make a shortcut where two sidewalks meet at a 90-degree angle. Do you have suggestions on how to ...