When concrete surfaces start to deteriorate, it’s called “spalling”. When you notice concrete flaking, chipping and cracking, that means your surface is spalling. It’s more common in colder climates, ...

QUESTION: My 1950 Millard Sheets house, like many midcentury modern houses in Southern California, has Lithochrome concrete floors. Mine needs to be repaired and I’m wondering if you can recommend how ...

Small cracks in your concrete driveway, patio, or foundation may not seem like much to worry about, and you may be tempted to ignore them. But left to their own devices, they can eventually widen into ...

Winter's freeze-thaw cycles cause the ground to contract and expand, which may lead to cracks in concrete surfaces, especially if the concrete installation was not done to top standards in the first ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

This poured concrete foundation is looking shabby. Believe it or not, it can be made gorgeous again with minimal effort and tools. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: Hey, Tim. I watched your ...

Concrete steps break up, especially in northern climates. Water soaks into the concrete, freezes and breaks off the outside corners. Once that starts, the damage spreads along the front edge of the ...

QI have a statue of a blue heron, but the neck is broken. The statue is about four feet tall, and I think it is made of concrete or a composite of concrete and another material. I would like to have ...

Temperatures can soar to triple digits with humidity to match in the often brutal Southern Louisiana summer. Those sweltering conditions may have been a factor in the unevenness of the concrete floor ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...