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 ...

Wet concrete on skin can cause everything from mild redness to third-degree, permanently disfiguring chemical burns. You and your helpers should take these steps: Wear eye protection. Sandy concrete ...

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 ...

It can be a patio, a walkway, a porch, a retaining wall or even a set of steps. Regardless of the project, when it comes to pouring concrete, there are some simple and basic rules that apply to every ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

CINCINNATI — Crews are gearing up for the next step in repairing the southbound lanes of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, nearly three months after a fire resulted in the bridge's closure. Officials ...

When first introduced, drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were mostly used for capturing photos and video. Today, they ...

Approximately 1,700 cubic yards of concrete will flow into the base of the future Andersen Building Thursday in downtown Rochester. Fresh concrete is poured Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in downtown ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Concrete trucks are beginning to pour into St. Petersburg this weekend as a 46-story luxury high-rise building takes shape. However, some residents are frustrated that ...

It can be a patio, a walkway, a porch, a retaining wall or even a set of steps. Regardless of the project, when it comes to pouring concrete, there are basic rules. If you keep them in mind, the ...