When fastening objects to concrete, the following list of some “How-to” and “Why” for using expansion concrete fasteners may clarify the general guidelines for this type of application. Professionals ...

While the hot-hipped galvanized wedge anchor should never be installed into soft, hollow base materials, their hot-dipped galvanized coating is excellent for use in moist atmospheres. While the ...

Two mistakes you really want to avoid are busting off a chunk of a concrete stair step and cracking the corner of a patio slab. To avoid these disasters, don’t drill any closer than 4 in. from the ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Takeaway: My decades of experience owning old stone and masonry homes came in ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Many people struggle with fastening to concrete–and other masonry surfaces, such as ...

Q: I’m building two things this summer but can’t figure out how to get started. One is a deck that’s going to rest on concrete piers that will be buried in the ground. The other project is a ...