Q: My 30-year-old house features a large concrete front porch. One side edge has been crumbling over the past few years, and paint is peeling from a brick design was pressed into the concrete. How ...

Q: My 30-year-old house features a large concrete front porch. One side edge has been crumbling over the past few years, and paint is peeling from a brick design that was pressed into the concrete.

Q: When we added handrails to our front entry last summer, the contractor had to extend the bottom steps to meet code requirements for the rail supports. The new concrete isn’t the same color, so I ...

Give your old concrete steps a fresh new look with this easy resurfacing guide. Watch the full process of applying Newcrete Concrete Resurfacer on front porch steps perfect for boosting curb appeal ...

Q: A corner of our concrete porch has chipped off. Is there any way to repair this without replacing our entire porch? McLean, Va. A: It’s definitely possible to patch chipped concrete, even in a ...

Your concrete driveway or patio is looking worse for wear. Cracks are spreading, the surface is rough and stained, and it’s bringing down your property’s curb appeal. You know something needs to be ...

Q: A corner of our concrete porch has chipped off. Is there any way to repair this without replacing our entire porch? A: It’s definitely possible to patch chipped concrete, even in a situation like ...

Concrete is known for its durability, but it doesn't last forever. When you build a patio with it, how long will it hold up?

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