A concrete patio is a popular foundation choice for many homeowners. Concrete is super durable and easily defines a gathering spot for the backyard. The only downside is that a cement slab can look ...

Stamped concrete can upgrade your home's appearance and increase its value, but homeowners should be aware of potential downsides as well.

The residents: Hallie Yacknin and Mark Maier of San Rafael. The goal: To cover the construction gravel that was left in their formerly all-concrete-slab backyard after a drainage problem was repaired ...

Dear James: I had painted a concrete patio before, but it peeled off over time. I want to decorate my new patio by my garden. How can I add a pale pink tint to the concrete surface? — Cindy R. Dear ...

From intricate residential patio work to decorative flooring to multi-hued columns in sports stadiums – plenty of today’s projects require contractors to use colored concrete. But how do you decide ...

Dear James: I had painted a concrete patio before, but it peeled off over time. I want to decorate my new patio by my garden. How can I add a pale pink tint to the concrete surface? -- Cindy R. Dear ...