Question: Concrete foundation pours in cold weather will be affected by temperatures in the mid 30s to mid 40s or lower. How should I ensure my customers and our building inspectors that the walls ...

Dear James: I plan to have my asphalt driveway replaced with concrete. My neighbor’s cracked after only a few years. What should the contractor to do so mine holds up? — Dave S. Dear Dave: Your ...

Many farmers do their own concrete work. Here are tips from pros to improve the quality of the finished slab: Fiber-strand reinforcing, which means fiberglass or other fibers are mixed with the ...

Creating a cold weather concreting plan is essential when pouring concrete in cold temperatures. Make sure the sub-base, concrete and forms are all above freezing. And monitor temperatures before, ...

The bulk of the work for a new slab is in the excavation and form building. If you have to level a sloped site or bring in a lot of fill, hire an excavator for a day to help prepare the site. Then ...

Concrete is one of the most user-friendly building materials around. It’s durable and inexpensive, yet can be made amazingly attractive with today’s new concrete finishes. Learn how to pour a concrete ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. In this edition of Handy Homeowner, Ron ...

Learn practical tips for correcting dips and uneven surfaces when pouring concrete to achieve a smooth, professional finish.