A shabby stoop can crush a home’s overall curb appeal. And while building concrete steps is more complicated than pouring a ...

Learning to pour concrete may save money and build your skills, but without proper equipment and attention to detail, the results can look far from professional. Concrete—generally a combination of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Whether your project begins with pouring concrete or it’s the finishing touch, strong cement starts at the mixing stage. Making concrete is simple in theory—you simply combine cement with water and an ...

Question: Concrete foundation pours in cold weather will be affected by temperatures in the mid 30s to mid 40s or lower. How should I ensure my customers and our building inspectors that the walls ...