The standard house comes complete with a concrete slab for the patio. Most people never do anything beyond sweeping the slab or the occasional power wash to remove barbeque, beverage, and pet stains.

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 ...

Q: My daughter's house has an unusual layout. The single-car garage is on the same level as the basement and is attached to the basement, but is not under the house itself. It is off to the side, so ...

Concrete driveways are made to last many years, but they can start to deteriorate over time for a number of reasons. The good ...

SARASOTA -- When you're buying a house, you look it over carefully. You search the roof, the walls, the floors, for flaws. But what about the bottom? If only you could see underneath the house to look ...