Concrete paver stair steps that are cracking and shifting apart - victoras/Shutterstock One of the amazing ways to design a sloped backyard or landscape involves building steps to navigate the space ...

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

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The reason why these old concrete steps lasted so long is really pretty simple. Back then concrete masons knew that if you added more Portland cement to the concrete mix, it made it stronger. This ...

Concrete is the second-most used material on the planet (water takes top spot). Wherever humans are, you’re likely to find the dull, grey substance. Concrete is used to build everything from homes and ...