A new type of staircase has made its appearance on the home improvement scene lately -- precast concrete steps. These factory-molded stairs have a lot to offer in terms of ease of installation, ...

Concrete Network demonstrates Butterfield Color's award winning Cut Stone Step Form Liners. This short video clip gives the basics on one method of framing and pouring with our step liners. The liners ...

Watching a craftsman at work can be an inspiring experience. We were recently involved in a large, somewhat complex concrete pour. The nine concrete finishers, the two laborers, the carpenter and the ...

Diagram: Screeding the pad: With one person on each side of the board, work the board across the final layer of concrete to smooth the surface. You can rent or buy gas-or electric-powered cement ...

The bulk of the work for a new slab is in the excavation and form building. If you have to level a sloped site or bring in a lot of fill, hire an excavator for a day to help prepare the site. Then ...

Q: I’m renovating a basement bath during winter while things are slow at work. When I removed the old shower insert, I discovered a large area of crumbling and missing concrete. Because of the high ...

Pouring concrete? This Harbor Freight find is great for keeping air pockets at bay and getting a more professional-looking ...

People are pouring on the creativity and using poured concrete designs inside their homes. Concrete can reflect personal style and need not remain a cold, utilitarian, sidewalk gray. Decorative ...