The first thing to know about cleaning concrete? You don’t need to go easy on it. After all, it’s one of the most durable building materials used in modern construction. But with its durability comes ...

We may love our cars, but it’s doubtful many of us are in love with our driveways. For some reason, theseexpansive, bleached slabs of concrete manage to take over the front of our houses. But a new ...

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 ...

Several weeks ago I answered a letter in this column concerning removing hard water scale build up in plumbing supply pipes using muriatic acid and potassium permanganate. I discouraged the practice, ...

Prevention is the best remedy, however. It's ideal to remove the liquid immediately after spillage (whenever possible) to ...

GREASE and oil stains on concrete driveways, in a garage with concrete flooring, or parking areas, are an eyesore. According to the Concrete Institute, although most common oil stains can be difficult ...

Tired of those annoying discolorations on your concrete work? To get rid of them, scrub with 1 cup ammonia diluted in 1 gallon (3.7 liters) water. Hose it down well when you’re done. Salt and ...

You might have the greatest garage or driveway in the world, but if your concrete is spattered with stains and dirt, you’re not going to feel like it. Don’t feel bad, you’re not alone. Some of the ...

Drive home your house’s curb appeal by pouring creativity into your driveway. More homeowners are employing decorative techniques to transform understated gray concrete into driveways that make a ...

Drive home your house’s curb appeal by pouring creativity into your driveway. More homeowners are employing decorative techniques to transform understated gray concrete into driveways that make a ...