Learn how to pour a concrete slab for a shed, patio, or DIY project from start to finish. This step-by-step guide covers ...

Push or pull the screed board across the forms with a back-and-forth sawing motion. Shove concrete into low spots in front of the screed board. Repeat to remove excess concrete. Form and Pour a ...

When you need to repair a sidewalk, create a space to store a trash can, or build a small storage shed, a few basic concrete skills come in handy. A small concrete slab doesn’t cost much to DIY, and ...

Dear James: I need an extra bedroom for my kids. It will be built on a slab and utilize floor radiant heating. I would like to install hardwood flooring over it. Is this OK over a heated slab? - ...

Premature finishing, overworking the surface and inadequate curing are typical causes of surface defects on exterior slabs. Some of these defects include premature wear, scaling, mortar flaking and ...

When placing concrete began to take its toll on Jeff Kasella’s body, he found a way to add beauty to the slabs others placed. Jeff Kasella, owner of Minnesota-based Polished Concrete Plus, has been ...

Question: I’ve got a big problem. Concrete was poured around my new swimming pool. I wanted a colored, sanded finish that resembled cobblestones. It’s been four weeks now and the concrete has a milky, ...

Building Teams and their clients tend to think of a decorative concrete contractor as just another trade to be fit into the construction schedule, preferably at the lowest possible cost. But ...