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 ...

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, ...

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:** ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...