With just a few style updates, a concrete patio can quickly become your favorite spot to wind down. From adding potted plants to creating cut-out pathways, there are myriad ways to experiment with ...

In this video, I will show how I created large concrete pavers for a patio area. Although it is a lot of work, doing it yourself is cheaper than hiring a pro. **Quick Overview of the concrete slabs:** ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The typical range for concrete patio costs is $1,760 to $4,812, with a national average of $3,274. Patio size, shape, design, ...

A concrete front porch certainly serves a purpose, but for some, it's not nearly as appealing as brick. A brick front porch could invite a lot of character to your doorstep, literally, making it a ...

Concrete patio in the backyard of a home - Thomas Bullock/Getty Images As a homeowner, you've probably thought of ways to improve the aesthetic of your home that would also add value. You may have ...

If your concrete patio is worn out, badly stained, and weather-beaten, don’t despair. There’s a simple, affordable way to restore patios to like-new condition, and it’s no more difficult than painting ...

Dear James: I had painted a concrete patio before, but it peeled off over time. I want to decorate my new patio by my garden. How can I add a pale pink tint to the concrete surface? — Cindy R. Dear ...

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.

There’s nothing like sipping lemonade or flipping burgers on your backyard patio in the warmer months. But after a long season of weather and foot traffic, that concrete surface might be looking a ...

Q: I have an older concrete porch that has never been painted. I will be painting it with patio latex paint. I plan on cleaning with TSP (trisodium phosphate) and then applying a concrete bonding ...

We have a problem with the front porch of our 44-year-old home. The outside corner of the poured concrete porch is curving up, lifting the post that’s supporting the roof. There’s no tree or roots ...

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 ...