Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Staining a concrete patio is a great way to boost the appearance of an old concrete surface. Just like a fresh coat of stain on a ...

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 ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve got an in-ground swimming pool at my home and my wife is not too happy about the concrete deck around the pool. The concrete was poured at different times and it’s cured to three ...

The concrete around this swimming pool is two different shades. There are several ways to make it look much better and change the color at the same time. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter I’ve got ...

Dear James: Our concrete patio looks pretty drab. We painted it several years ago, but the finish did not last long. Painting an old concrete patio is not the best method to add color to the concrete ...

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 ...

Q:I replaced one-fourth of a concrete driveway when a new water line was installed. That section is white, the older sections gray. It looks awful. If I paint the concrete, I can imagine chipping and ...

Two thousand years ago throughout Central and South America, ancient Mayan engineers cooked limestone and created one of the first forms of hydraulic cement. That cement was the foundation of the ...