Concrete is the unsung hero of residential construction. From driveways and sidewalks to patios and, most importantly, ...

Learn how to replace a damaged section of sidewalk using simple tools and concrete bags. This step-by-step guide shows you how to remove the old slab, prepare a solid gravel subbase, build your forms, ...

The concrete slab can be thought of as the wearing cap for the building pad and base course. A well compacted and smooth subgrade is critical to a successful slab. Slab formwork, jointing details, ...

Swiss engineers have developed a construction technique that could change how buildings are designed and built. It’s called a “Smart Slab:” A mixture of concrete, rebar, and carbon fiber that form a ...

This DIY guide shows how to install a heated tile floor on a concrete slab by prepping the surface, laying electric heat mats ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Concrete countertops are just one of the many kitchen countertop options to choose ...

Out of the gate, I'll say, I'm thinking wood. But, the idea of concrete is still lingering in my brainpan. With that in mind...has anyone here poured a raised concrete slab, or gotten pre-cast slabs, ...